noun

resolution

Translation

resolution, decision, solution, determination

My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.

They are looking for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The UN passed a resolution to send aid.

The screen has a high resolution.

((a resolution to do sth.)) a firm decision to do (sth.) She made a resolution to quit smoking.

((a resolution to sth.)) a solution to (sth.) We need to find a resolution to this dispute.

Synonyms: decision, determination, settlement; Antonyms: indecision, problem

From Latin 'resolutio', from 'resolvere' (to loosen, solve). The idea is to 'un-solve' or break down a problem.

Think of 're-solution'. It's the 'solution' to a problem or a firm 'decision' to solve something.