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resolution

noun

Simple meaning

A decision to do something or to behave in a certain way.

Pronunciation

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rehzuhlooshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɛzəˈluʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. A decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner

    “He always wrote down his New Year's resolutions.”

  2. A firm decision or an official decision.

  3. A strong will; the state of being resolute.

  4. A formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

  5. A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

  6. A statement of intent, a vow.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner

Used this way, resolution is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“He always wrote down his New Year's resolutions.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “He always wrote down his New Year's resolutions.”noun

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conflict resolutiondispute resolutionspatial resolutionjoint resolutionhigh resolutioncouncil resolutionfollowing resolutiondraft resolution

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Compound terms

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  • high-resolutionadjectiveCompound term

    Producing images that are sharp and finely detailed.

  • joint resolutionnounCompound term

    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).

  • low-resolutionadjectiveCompound term

    Of computer output devices.

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Antonyms

Sense: decision to do something

irresolution

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