resolution

Meaning

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

a firm decision to do or not to do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter; the degree of detail visible in a photographic or television image

A firm decision to do or not to do something; the quality of being determined.

Example Sentences

The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.

Her New Year's resolution was to exercise more regularly.

She made a resolution to exercise daily.

Example Expressions

New Year's resolution

Synonyms

solution, decision, determination, resolve, commitment, intention

Entry 1

solution, decision

Entry 2

determination, decision, resolve, solution

Entry 3

determination, decision, resolve, commitment, intention

Antonyms

confusion, uncertainty, indecision, hesitation, problem, complication, doubt

Entry 1

confusion, uncertainty

Entry 2

indecision, hesitation, problem, complication

Entry 3

indecision, hesitation, doubt

Collocations

New Year's resolution, conflict resolution, high resolution, pass resolution, make a resolution, pass a resolution, strong resolution, resolution adopted

Entry 2

New Year's resolution, conflict resolution, high resolution, pass resolution

Entry 3

make a resolution, pass a resolution, strong resolution, resolution adopted