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April 15, 2021 Word of the Day

resolution /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ noun
resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
noun

plural resolutions

It’s common to make New Year's resolutions.
It’s common to make New Year's resolutions.
Definition of RESOLUTION

1 a [noncount] : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc.

  • conflict resolution

1 b [count] : an answer or solution to something

  • We found a resolution to the dispute.

2 : [noncount] the ability of a device to show an image clearly and with a lot of detail

  • The monitor has excellent resolution.

  • a high-resolution copier/monitor/camera

3 [count] : a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do

  • He made a resolution to lose weight. [=he resolved to lose weight]

  • Her New Year's resolution [=her promise to do something differently in the new year] is to exercise regularly.

4 [noncount] : the quality of being very determined to do something : determination

  • They admired his courage and resolution. [=resolve]

5 [count] : a formal statement that expresses the feelings, wishes, or decision of a group

  • The assembly passed a resolution calling for the university president to step down.

6 [noncount] : the point in a story at which the main conflict is solved or ended

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