resolution

The amount of detail in a picture or on a screen, often measured in pixels.

• This screen has a high resolution.
• I reduced the resolution of the photo.
• What resolution does your camera offer?

Similar words: definition

Common phrases: high resolution, low resolution, screen resolution, print resolution

An official decision made by a group, often by voting.

• The committee passed a resolution.
• Members voted against the proposed resolution.
• The assembly adopted three resolutions yesterday.

How to use it: resolution to do something (The council passed a resolution to protect the park.)

Similar words: decision, motion

Common phrases: pass a resolution, adopt a resolution, draft resolution

The ending of a disagreement or difficult situation by finding an answer everyone can accept.

• Both sides want a peaceful resolution.
• The talks led to the resolution of their dispute.
• She teaches conflict resolution at a local school.

How to use it: resolution of something (They welcomed the resolution of the dispute.); resolution to something (We need a peaceful resolution to this conflict.)

Similar words: settlement, solution

Common phrases: conflict resolution, peaceful resolution, resolution of something

A firm decision or promise to yourself to do something or change your behavior.

• My resolution is to eat more vegetables.
• She made a resolution to stop smoking.
• Have you kept any of your New Year’s resolutions?

How to use it: resolution to do something (My resolution to walk every day lasted a month.)

Similar words: resolve, pledge

Common phrases: make a resolution, keep a resolution, New Year’s resolution

The strength to keep trying or stay with your decision when things are difficult.

• She faced the danger with resolution.
• His resolution never weakened during the long journey.
• They admired her quiet resolution in difficult times.

Similar words: determination, resolve, firmness

Opposites: indecision

Common phrases: firm resolution, unwavering resolution, with resolution