Resolution - Definition

n 1: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [syn:
resolution, declaration, resolve]
2: the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the
angular separation of images that are close together [syn:
resolving power, resolution]
3: the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him
through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to
finish the work" [syn: resoluteness, firmness, firmness
of purpose, resolve, resolution] [ant: irresoluteness,
irresolution]
4: finding a solution to a problem [syn: resolution,
solving]
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" [syn: settlement, resolution,
closure]
6: analysis into clear-cut components [syn: resolution,
resolving]
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
[ant: preparation]
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" [syn: solution, answer,
result, resolution, solvent]
11: a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner;
"he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"