resolution
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,283 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,647 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote also: declaration, resolve
- the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together also: resolving power
- the trait of being resolute also: resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve his resoluteness carried him through the battleit was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
- finding a solution to a problem also: solving
- something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making also: settlement, closure they finally reached a settlement with the unionthey never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
- analysis into clear-cut components also: resolving
resolution in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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His resolution, if he had one, vanished.
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 02 · Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner · Chapter 1
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He rose to his feet with the resolution and crouched suddenly, listening hard.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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She could not close her eyes all night; but in the morning her resolution was settled.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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I had to decide whether we took a hero or an author, which I soon learnt to do with capricious resolution.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1