Word Meaning

resolution definition and meaning

n. The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem.
n. The state of being relaxed; relaxation.
n. The state of being resolved, settled, or determined; firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination.
n. That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting.
n. The state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance.
n. The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem.
n. A breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of a fever, a tumor, or the like.
n. The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord.

Crossword clues for resolution

- Firmness of purpose
- New Year’s vow
- Proposal before a meeting
- Resolve