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Nov 8, 2009
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Synonyms for resolution

Noun

1. resolution, declaration, resolve, document, written document, papers
usage: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
2. resolving power, resolution, physical phenomenon
usage: the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
3. resoluteness, firmness, resolve, resolution, trait
usage: the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
4. resolution, solving, determination, finding
usage: finding a solution to a problem
5. settlement, resolution, closure, decision making, deciding
usage: something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the 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"
6. resolution, resolving, breakdown, partitioning
usage: analysis into clear-cut components
7. resolution, physical phenomenon
usage: (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
8. resolution, remission, remittal, subsidence
usage: the subsidence of swelling or others signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
9. resolution, harmony, musical harmony
usage: (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
10. solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent, statement
usage: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "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"
11. resolution, decision, determination, conclusion
usage: a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"
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