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resolutions
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a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration
- She made a resolution to finish writing her novel by the end of the year.
- Setting a resolution to save more money each month helped him achieve his financial goals.
- She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more regularly.
- His resolution to quit smoking was motivated by concerns for his health.
- He stuck to his resolution of reading one book per month.
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the quality and clarity of an image or video display
Resolution refers to the level of detail and clarity in an image or video. It is typically measured by the number of pixels, which are the tiny dots that make up the image. The higher the resolution, the more pixels are packed into the screen, leading to sharper and clearer visuals. For example, a 1080p resolution has more pixels than a 720p resolution, providing better quality. Resolution is important for both images and videos, as it affects how clear and detailed the content appears on different devices.
- The new camera shoots photos in ultra-high resolution.
- Streaming in 4K resolution requires a strong internet connection.
- The low resolution of the old video made faces blurry.
- Gamers prefer monitors with high resolution for clearer graphics.
- The telescope's resolution allowed scientists to see distant galaxies in detail.
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an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote
- At the annual meeting, members will vote on several important resolutions.
- The committee passed a resolution to increase the annual budget.
- The proposed resolution was met with controversy, sparking heated debates before the vote.
- At the annual meeting, shareholders voted on a resolution to elect new board members.
- They are expected to propose a resolution to support local businesses in the upcoming session.
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the act of solving a problem, dispute, or difficulty
- Quick resolution of the conflict prevented further tension.
- Negotiations led to the resolution of the labor dispute.
- The team worked toward the resolution of technical issues.
- Proper planning ensures resolution of project challenges.
- Mediation helped achieve a fair resolution for both sides.
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the quality of being determined or resolute
- Determination and resolution are key to success.
- The leader's resolution never wavered.
- She tackled the project with unwavering resolution.
- His resolution helped him overcome repeated failures.
- The soldier showed remarkable resolution under pressure.
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the ability of an optical instrument to distinguish closely spaced objects
- The telescope has a high resolution for observing distant stars.
- A microscope with better resolution reveals finer details.
- Image resolution is crucial for scientific photography.
- The camera's resolution allows for sharp prints.
- Higher resolution lenses improve visual clarity.
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the process of separating something into distinct, identifiable parts for analysis
- The chemist performed resolution of the mixture into its individual compounds.
- Spectral resolution allowed the scientist to identify different light wavelengths.
- Audio resolution makes it possible to distinguish instruments in a recording.
- Molecular resolution is critical in structural biology experiments.
- The software improved resolution by breaking complex data into parts.
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the final outcome of a situation after decisions or problems have been addressed
- The dispute reached a resolution after months of negotiation.
- Closure on the project came with the resolution of key issues.
- The board's resolution ended the uncertainty over funding.
- After discussion, the committee achieved a fair resolution.
- Legal resolution of the case satisfied both parties.
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a formal statement or decision adopted by an official body, often following a vote
- The UN adopted a resolution condemning the aggression.
- The city council passed a resolution to improve public parks.
- Parliament issued a resolution outlining the new policy.
- The committee's resolution clarified the next steps for implementation.
- A resolution was approved to increase funding for education.
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the deliberate transition from discordant or tense notes or chords to harmonious and stable ones, delivering a musically satisfying and conclusive sound
- The musical tension reached its peak, and then the resolution came, bringing a sense of calm as the orchestra harmoniously resolved to the final chord.
- The dissonant notes in the jazz improvisation were skillfully navigated, leading to a resolution that left the audience with a feeling of fulfillment.
- As the haunting melody unfolded, the composer strategically placed moments of resolution, offering a comforting resolution to the overall melancholic atmosphere.
- The unresolved chord progression in the bridge built anticipation, making the eventual resolution in the chorus even more gratifying for the listeners.
- The electronic music producer played with unconventional harmonies, surprising the audience with unexpected resolutions that challenged traditional musical expectations.
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the subsiding of inflammation or swelling in the body
- The patient showed full resolution of the lung infection.
- Inflammation may take weeks to reach complete resolution.
- Proper treatment speeds resolution of tissue swelling.
- The doctor confirmed resolution of the rash.
- Recovery includes resolution of all visible symptoms.