Definitions for the word "resolution" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The state of being relaxed; relaxation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The state of being resolved, settled, or determined; firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of a fever, a tumor, or the like.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
1 resolute temper or character. 2 thing resolved on; intention. 3 formal expression of opinion or intention by a legislative body or public meeting. 4 (usu. Foll. By of) solving of a doubt, problem, or question. 5 separation into components. 6 (foll.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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