resolution

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict or problem.

n. the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

“The two companies are working toward a peaceful resolution of their disagreement.”

“The mediator played a crucial role in the resolution of the strike, ensuring that both the union and management felt their primary concerns were addressed.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. how clear and detailed an image looks on a screen or in a photo.

n. the degree of detail visible in an image, typically measured by the number of pixels per unit of area.

“This new monitor has a much higher resolution than my old one.”

“The photographer preferred shooting in RAW format to preserve the highest possible resolution for large-scale gallery prints.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal

n. a formal decision made by a group or a government after a vote.

n. a formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body or public assembly.

“The United Nations passed a resolution to provide more aid to the region.”

“The board of directors drafted a formal resolution to restructure the company's debt before the end of the fiscal year.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater Academic

n. the part of a story where the problems are finally solved.

n. the final part of a literary or dramatic plot in which the strands of the narrative are drawn together and matters are explained.

“The movie's resolution was disappointing because it didn't explain what happened to the hero.”

“Critics argued that the novel's resolution felt rushed, failing to provide a satisfying conclusion to the complex interpersonal conflicts established in the first act.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. the move from a tense, clashing sound to a pleasant, stable one.

n. the progression of a dissonant tone or chord to a consonant one.

“The song builds up tension before a beautiful resolution at the end of the chorus.”

“The composer delayed the final resolution to the tonic, creating a sense of yearning that lasted throughout the entire movement.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. the stage where a person starts to get better as a disease leaves the body.

n. the disappearance of inflammation or the return of a part to its normal state after a disease process.

“The doctor noted the resolution of the infection after a week of antibiotics.”

“Complete resolution of the symptoms was observed within forty-eight hours of administering the antiviral treatment.”