resolution

1. A formal expression by a meeting;
   Agreed to by a vote (synset 106523865)
   is a type of: document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
   subtypes: joint resolution - a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)
   specific instances: declaration of independence - the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain
   same as: declaration, resolve
2. The ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together (synset 111526187)
   is a type of: physical phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
   same as: resolving power
3. The trait of being resolute (synset 104868717)
   "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
   is a type of: trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
   subtypes:

   • possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
   • steadiness - freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
   • sturdiness - resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
   • stiffness - firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
   • bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness - resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
   • single-mindedness - characterized by one unified purpose
   • adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness - resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
   • decision, decisiveness - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
   • determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
   • steadfastness - steadfast resolution
   same as: firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve
4. Finding a solution to a problem (synset 100154629)
   is a type of: determination, finding - the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
   same as: solving
5. Something settled or resolved;
   The outcome of decision making (synset 105797094)
   "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"
   is a type of: deciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision
   same as: closure, settlement
6. Analysis into clear-cut components (synset 105790881)
   is a type of: breakdown, partitioning - an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
   subtypes:

   • factoring, factorisation, factorization - (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression
   • diagonalisation, diagonalization - changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal)
   same as: resolving
7. (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display;
   The greater the resolution, the better the picture (synset 111526370)
   referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
   is a type of: physical phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
8. The subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) (synset 107434817)
   is a type of: remission, remittal, subsidence - an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
9. (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord (synset 107041708)
   referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
   is a type of: harmony, musical harmony - the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords
10. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (synset 106756201)
    "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"
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
    subtypes: denouement - the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
    same as: answer, result, solution, solvent
11. A decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner (synset 100181077)
    "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"
    is a type of: conclusion, decision, determination - the act of making up your mind about something

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