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- [rez-uh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən/
- /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rez-uh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən/
Definitions of resolution word
- noun resolution a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution. 1
- noun resolution the act of resolving or determining upon an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc. 1
- noun resolution a resolve; a decision or determination: to make a firm resolution to do something. Her resolution to clear her parents' name allowed her no other focus in life. 1
- noun resolution the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose: She showed her resolution by not attending the meeting. 1
- noun resolution the act or process of resolving or separating something into constituent or elementary parts. 1
- noun resolution the resulting state. 1
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Origin of resolution
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin resolūtiōn- (stem of resolūtiō), equivalent to resolūt(us) resolute + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Resolution
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resolution popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
resolution usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resolution
noun resolution
- adulthood — Adulthood is the state of being an adult.
- analysis — Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
Antonyms for resolution
noun resolution
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- wavering — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
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