Resolution

Pronunciation: /rɛzəˈluːʃən/

Definitions of resolution

noun the replacing of a single force or other vector quantity by two or more jointly equivalent to it

Example Sentences

A1 My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.

A2 She made a resolution to learn a new language this year.

B1 The resolution of the conflict was achieved through peaceful negotiations.

B2 The company implemented a new resolution to improve employee satisfaction.

C1 The United Nations passed a resolution calling for an end to the war.

C2 The high-resolution images captured by the satellite provided valuable data for the research project.

Examples of resolution in a Sentence

formal The United Nations passed a resolution calling for peace in the region.

informal I made a resolution to exercise more this year.

slang My New Year's resolution is to cut out junk food.

figurative Sometimes finding a resolution to a problem requires thinking outside the box.

Grammatical Forms of resolution

• past tense: resolved
• plural: resolutions
• comparative: more resolved
• superlative: most resolved
• present tense: resolve
• future tense: will resolve
• perfect tense: have resolved
• continuous tense: is resolving
• singular: resolution
• positive degree: resolved
• infinitive: to resolve
• gerund: resolving
• participle: resolved

Origin and Evolution of resolution

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resolution' originated from the Latin word 'resolutionem', which means a process of reducing things into simpler forms.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resolution' has evolved to not only refer to the act of solving a problem or making a decision, but also to denote the determination to achieve a goal or the clarity and sharpness of an image or display.