resolution
noun
uk/ˌrezəlˈuːʃən/ us [ C ]
a formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote:
approve/adopt a resolution Shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voting share.
pass a resolution The first UN resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members of the council.
Any investor who owns $2,000 of stock for a year can file a shareholder resolution.
a draft resolution
[ C or U ]
the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement:
resolution to sth There was a successful resolution to the problem.
The group wants to bring about a resolution to the situation but the money owing is substantial.
a swift/peaceful/early resolution
[ U ] IT ( informal res)
used for talking about how clearly a computer or television screen shows images:
If your monitor supports a higher screen resolution, switch to those choices.
See also
dispute resolution
high-resolution
low-resolution
ordinary resolution
special resolution