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Nouns (17)

resolution

n. (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord

solving

n. finding a solution to a problem

resolving

n. analysis into clear-cut components

resolving power

n. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together

firmness, resoluteness, resolve

n. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

settlement, resolve

n. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure"

resolve, declaration

n. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

answer, solution, result

n. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"

image resolution, device resolution

n. sharpness of the image; the maximum number of pixels that can be displayed on a monitor

Resolution

n. time management company

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Fuzzynyms (103)

completion, culmination, closing, windup, mop up

n. a concluding action

resolution, settlement, resolve

resolution, resolve, declaration

n. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

determination, decision, conclusion

n. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"

determination, decision, conclusion

n. the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

perseverance, persistence, doggedness, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity

n. persistent determination

endurance

n. the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance"

fortitude

n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

toughness, stamina, staying power

n. enduring strength and energy

perseverance, persistence, perseveration

n. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"

commitment, commitedness

n. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment"

certainty

n. something that is certain; "his victory is a certainty"

resolution, firmness, resoluteness, resolve

n. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

resolution, resolve, declaration

n. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

determination, decision, conclusion

n. the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

arrangement, agreement

n. the thing arranged or agreed to; "they made arrangements to meet in Chicago"

resolution, firmness, resoluteness, resolve

n. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

resolution, settlement, resolve

determination, decision, conclusion

n. the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"

endurance

n. the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance"

fortitude

n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

toughness, stamina, staying power

n. enduring strength and energy

will, testament

n. a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

order, rescript, decree, edict, fiat

n. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"

announcement, proclamation, annunciation, promulgation

n. a formal public statement

commitment, dedication

n. a message that makes a pledge

key, tonality

n. any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music

key

n. a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations

blend, portmanteau word

n. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau"

clarification, elucidation

n. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"

conclusion

n. the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)

mixture, collection, motley, potpourri, variety, assortment, miscellany, miscellanea

n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"

settlement

n. a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it

suspension, suspension system

n. a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle

suspension, dangling, hanging

n. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"

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Antonyms (15)

irresoluteness, irresolution

n. the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, question

n. uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

indecisiveness, indecision

n. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"

cause

n. a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"

inquiry, enquiry, question, query

n. an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

motion, question

n. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"

resolution

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