Synonyms of resolution

Noun


1. resolution, declaration, resolve, document, written document, papers

usage: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

2. resolving power, resolution, physical phenomenon

usage: the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together

3. resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution, trait

usage: the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

4. resolution, solving, determination, finding

usage: finding a solution to a problem

5. settlement, resolution, closure, decision making, deciding

usage: something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure"

6. resolution, resolving, breakdown, partitioning

usage: analysis into clear-cut components

7. resolution, physical phenomenon

usage: (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture

8. resolution, remission, remittal, subsidence

usage: the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)

9. resolution, harmony, musical harmony

usage: (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord

10. solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent, statement

usage: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"

11. resolution, decision, determination, conclusion

usage: a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

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