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 , resolution ]

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

[ Syn: resolution , declaration ]

bring to an end; settle conclusively; The case was decided; The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff; The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance

[ Syn: decide , settle , adjudicate ]

reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

[ Syn: conclude ]

reach a decision; he resolved never to drink again

[ Syn: purpose ]

understand the meaning of; The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered

[ Syn: answer ]

make clearly visible; can this image be resolved?'

find the solution; solve an equation; solve for x

[ Syn: solve ]

cause to go into a solution; The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water

[ Syn: dissolve , break up ]