resolution

CEFRB2

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A solution to a problem or disagreement.

  2. 02

    noun

    A formal decision made by a group.

Examples

  • A watered down compromise resolution is better than none at all.

  • They refused to comply with the UN resolution.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A statement of intent, a vow.

  2. A strong will; the state of being resolute.

  3. A firm decision or an official decision.

More examples

In context

  • We voted for the resolution.

  • By February, most New Year’s resolutions are forgotten.

  • His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Recorded since 1412, as Middle English resolucioun (“dissolution”), either from Anglo-Norman resolucion or directly from Latin resolūtiō (“a loosening, solution”), from resolvō (“to loosen”), itself from the intensive prefix re- + solvō (“to loosen”). By surface analysis, recognizably related to resolve and -tion.