resolution

Everyday

1. A resolution is a firm decision to do or not do something, such as a New Year's resolution. tree →
2. Resolution is solving or ending a problem, argument or conflict. tree →
3. (formal) A resolution is an official decision voted for by a group, like a council or the United Nations. tree →
4. (science, computing) Resolution is how sharp and detailed a picture or screen is, measured in pixels. tree →
5. (stories) The resolution is the part at the end of a story where the problem is solved. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, a story has an opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending. In PSHE, conflict resolution means solving fights fairly. At New Year, people make resolutions. In computing, screens and photos have high or low resolution. Phrases: «New Year's resolution», «conflict resolution», «high resolution», «pass a resolution».

Examples

• My New Year's resolution is to read more books. tree →
• The teacher helped us find a resolution to the argument. tree →
• In the resolution, the lost dog finds its way home. tree →
• The council passed a resolution to build a new park. tree →
• This photo has a high resolution, so it's very clear. tree →
• She faced the hard climb with great resolution. tree →
• Conflict resolution means listening to both sides. tree →
• Next morning he set to work to fulfil his good resolutions. tree →

Note

Countable in most senses. Related: «resolve» (verb: to decide or solve; noun: determination), «resolute» (determined). Computing: resolution is often given as width × height in pixels, e.g. 800 × 600.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah, it is the way astrologers settle their judgments from the stars. In the primary lessons: In English lessons, a story has an opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending. In PSHE, conflict resolution means solving fights fairly. At New Year, people make resolutions. In computing, screens and photos have high or low resolution. Phrases: «New Year's resolution», «conflict resolution», «high resolution», «pass a resolution».

Examples

• The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and is so-called because Astrologers deduce from it the judgment of the Stars, and of the celestial signs, and the perfections of their science, according to the rules of their resolutions. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Countable in most senses. Related: «resolve» (verb: to decide or solve; noun: determination), «resolute» (determined). Computing: resolution is often given as width × height in pixels, e.g. 800 × 600.