die Auflösung
Translation
dissolution, resolution (of an image), dissolving, solution (of a problem)
Examples
Die Auflösung des Vertrags war unvermeidlich.
The dissolution of the contract was unavoidable.
Der Bildschirm hat eine hohe Auflösung.
The screen has a high resolution.
Die Auflösung von Salz in Wasser ist ein Prozess.
The dissolving of salt in water is a process.
Grammar Patterns
die Auflösung ((von+3)) the dissolution of sth. The dissolution of the band was a surprise.
eine hohe/niedrige Auflösung haben to have a high/low resolution The photo has a low resolution.
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Etymology
From 'auf-' (up, completely) and 'lösen' (to loosen, solve). The act of completely loosening or solving something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'loosening up' a group (dissolving it), 'loosening up' pixels to see them clearly (resolution), or 'loosening up' a solid in a liquid (dissolving).