a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

[ Syn: declaration , resolve ]

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 , solvent ]

a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions'

the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together

[ Syn: resolving power ]

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 ]

finding a solution to a problem

[ Syn: solving ]

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 , closure ]

analysis into clear-cut components

[ Syn: resolving ]

(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture

the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)

(music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord