resolution
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Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˌrɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: re‧so‧lu‧tion
Noun
[change]- (countable) A resolution is a formal decision, often after a vote.
- The U.S. may be willing to support a Security Council resolution backing the return of inspectors to Iraq.
- (uncountable) Resolution is the amount of detail that you can see in an image.
- This camera is cheaper, but, of course, the resolution is much lower.
- (countable) A resolution is a solution to a disagreement or difficult situation.
- The school holds classes in nonviolent conflict resolution.
- (countable) A resolution is a personal decision (not) to do something.
- My New Year's resolution was to quit smoking.
- (uncountable) Resolution is the power to try even when things are difficult.
- Her resolution to be honest never weakened.