resolution // noun

DISPUTE RESOLUTION, HIGH-RESOLUTION, LOW-RESOLUTION, ORDINARY RESOLUTION, SPECIAL RESOLUTION

1 [C]

a formal statement of an opinion that is decided on by a committee or a council, especially by means of a vote:

The board opposed the resolution.

The shareholder resolutions were put to the vote. See note at MEETING

❖ to adopt/carry/oppose/pass/reject a resolution

◆ a draft/formal/special resolution

2 [U; sing.]

the act of solving or settling a problem, disagreement, etc:

Creditors are calling for a swift resolution to the crisis.

It might be difficult to reach a resolution that's acceptable to everyone.

❖ to achieve/reach a resolution

◆ to call for/require a resolution

◆ an early/a final/quick/peaceful/swift resolution

3 (IT ) [U; sing.]

the power of a computer screen, printer, etc. to give a clear image, depending on the size and number of dots that make up the image:

an LCD display with a resolution of 1 600 pixels by 1 200 pixels.

a 3.2 mega pixel resolution digital camera

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