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
Comes from 'auf-' (implying completion) and 'lösen' (to solve, loosen). It signifies a complete loosening or breaking up.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'solution'. An 'Auflösung' is the process of reaching a solution, whether it's dissolving a company, a substance, or making an image's solution (resolution) clear.