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Resolution Definition: Decision, Settlement & Sharpness (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：firm decision (Resolution)
Resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
n.
A firm decision to do or not to do something, often to improve yourself.
firm decision
➕
/fɜːrm dɪˈsɪʒən/
n.
A commitment to achieve a specific goal, often for self-improvement.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'resolutio' (loosening), from re- (again) + solvere (to loosen).
💡 Mnemonic
Resolve to solve: 're-solution' sounds like 're-solve' – you solve a problem again.
📖 Example
Her New Year's resolution is to learn a new skill, like playing the guitar or speaking Spanish.
Her New Year's resolution is to learn a new skill, like playing the guitar or speaking Spanish.
🔗 Collocations
make a resolution – decide firmly to do something
keep a resolution – adhere to one's decision
break a resolution – fail to follow through on a decision
🔄 Synonyms
determination (n.) – firmness of purpose
commitment (n.) – a pledge to do something
pledge (n.) – a solemn promise
🚫 Antonyms
indecision (n.) – inability to decide
hesitation (n.) – act of pausing before deciding
🌱 Derivatives
resolute (adj.) – determined and unwavering
resolutely (adv.) – in a determined way
📖 Cultural Story
Originally a scientific term for breaking down a substance; later adopted for legal disputes and personal pledges. New Year's resolutions became popular in 19th-century America.
Meaning 2：settlement of a dispute (Resolution)
Resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
n.
The act of solving a problem or finding a final answer to a disagreement.
settlement of a dispute
➕
/ˈsetlmənt əv ə dɪˈspjuːt/
n.
The act of finding a solution to a problem or disagreement.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The two companies finally reached a peaceful resolution to their business dispute after months of negotiation.
The two companies finally reached a peaceful resolution to their business dispute after months of negotiation.
🔗 Collocations
reach a resolution – arrive at a solution
conflict resolution – process of ending a conflict
peaceful resolution – ending without violence
🔄 Synonyms
settlement (n.) – an agreement reached after negotiation
solution (n.) – answer to a problem
conclusion (n.) – final decision or end
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
resolver (n.) – one who resolves something
Meaning 3：image sharpness (Resolution)
Resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
n.
The number of pixels a screen or image has, which decides how clear and detailed it looks.
image sharpness
➕
/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
n.
The measure of detail in a digital image or screen, determined by pixel count.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I want to buy a new TV with 4K resolution so that the movie scenes look incredibly sharp and lifelike.
I want to buy a new TV with 4K resolution so that the movie scenes look incredibly sharp and lifelike.
🔗 Collocations
high resolution – great detail in an image
screen resolution – display's pixel dimensions
image resolution – quality of a digital picture
🔄 Synonyms
clarity (n.) – clearness of an image
definition (n.) – sharpness of outline
sharpness (n.) – distinctness of detail
🚫 Antonyms
blurriness (n.) – lack of sharpness
fuzziness (n.) – unclearness of image
🌱 Derivatives
high-resolution (adj.) – having high resolution
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