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resolution

n. (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture

resolution

n. the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)

resolution

n. a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"

Resolution

n. [the act of deciding firmly]

resolution, resolving

n. analysis into clear-cut components

settlement, resolution, closure

n. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they 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"

resolution, image resolution, device resolution

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

resolution, declaration, resolve

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

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution

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

Resolution

n. time management company

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completion, culmination, closing, windup, mop up

n. a concluding action

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution

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

resolution, declaration, resolve

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

determination

n. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections"

decision, determination, conclusion

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

agreement, arrangement

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

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution

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

settlement, resolution, closure

n. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they 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"

determination

n. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections"

decision, determination, 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

stamina, staying power, toughness

n. enduring strength and energy

Testament

n. either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible

edict

n. a formal or authoritative proclamation

promulgation

n. the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect

settlement, resolution, closure

n. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they 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"

resolution, declaration, resolve

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

determination

n. deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections"

decision, determination, conclusion

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

doggedness, perseverance, persistence, 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

stamina, staying power, toughness

n. enduring strength and energy

perseveration

n. the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it

committedness, commitment

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

certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion

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

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Irresolution

n. [the lack of resolution, the state of being undecided]

irresoluteness, irresolution

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

doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, question

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

indecisiveness, indecision

n. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"

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