resolution
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resolutions
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resolutions
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESOLUTION
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a
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the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc.
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the act of resolving something
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a court for the resolution of civil disputes
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conflict resolution
b
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an answer or solution to something
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We found a resolution to the dispute.
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the ability of a device to show an image clearly and with a lot of detail
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computer screens with high resolutions
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The monitor has excellent resolution.
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a high-resolution copier/monitor/camera
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a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do
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He made a resolution to lose weight. [=he resolved to lose weight]
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Her New Year's resolution [=her promise to do something differently in the new year] is to exercise regularly.
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the quality of being very determined to do something
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determination
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They admired his courage and resolution. [=resolve]
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a formal statement that expresses the feelings, wishes, or decision of a group
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The assembly passed a resolution calling for the university president to step down.
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the point in a story at which the main conflict is solved or ended
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the resolution of the plot
