Resolution Definition

resolution
noun
  1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
  2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
  3. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
  4. finding a solution to a problem
  5. 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. analysis into clear-cut components
  7. (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
  8. the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
  9. (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
  10. 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. a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

"Resolution" in song lyrics

See how resolution is used in real songs:

  • "I know this song won' t solve the resolution"
    2Mex — Return of Fernandomania
  • "For the 0-4, I'm the new year's resolution"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Freestyle (Track 3)
  • "Now she falling, calling me 'bout a resolution"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ Babyface Fensta, Bash, Preacherman, Q-Plex — Send it Back

Usage tips for "resolution"

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