res

n. a short way to say 'resolution', meaning how clear an image or screen is.

n. a clipping of 'resolution', referring to the number of pixels or level of detail in a digital image or display.

“The game looks much better if you play it in high res.”

“The designer insisted on exporting the assets in high res to ensure the print quality met the client's exacting standards.”

Informal · Technical

n. a short word for a university building where students live.

n. a clipping of 'residence', specifically referring to university-provided student accommodation.

“Most first-year students choose to live in res to meet new people.”

“Living in res during the first year of university often facilitates a smoother social transition, though it can be significantly noisier than private housing.”

Informal · British English

n. a short word for a reservation, which is land set aside for Indigenous people.

n. a clipping of 'reservation' or 'reserve', denoting land managed by or for Indigenous communities.

“He grew up on the res and still visits his family there every summer.”

“The documentary explores the economic challenges faced by youth living on the res while highlighting successful community-led initiatives.”

Informal · American English

v. to bring a dead character back to life in a video game.

v. a clipping of 'resurrect', used as a transitive verb within gaming communities to describe reviving a defeated player or unit.

“Can you res me? I died right next to the boss.”

“The healer managed to res the entire party just seconds before the final phase of the encounter began.”

Informal · Slang