resolution (
http://definr.com/resolution)
n 1: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [syn:
declaration,
resolve]
2: the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the
angular separation of images that are close together [syn:
resolving power]
3: the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his
resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his
unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [syn:
resoluteness,
firmness,
resolve] [ant:
irresoluteness]
4: finding a solution to a problem [syn:
solving]
5: 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" [syn:
settlement]
6: analysis into clear-cut components [syn:
resolving]
7: (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a
computer-generated display; the greater the resolution,
the better the picture
8: the subsidence of swelling or others signs of inflammation
(especially in a lung)
9: a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
10: 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" [syn:
solution,
answer,
result,
solvent]
11: a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner;
"he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"