Englisch

resolution

gb/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/ us/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
B1 Englisch
~ 2100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen B1 state
1

Firm decision or determination

A strong choice to do something or not do it.

Verwendungsmuster: make [a resolution] to [do something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resolution' with 'solution'. A resolution is a decision, while a solution is an answer to a problem.
Synonyme
determination (Emphasizes strong willpower and persistence rather than the act of deciding.) | commitment (Focuses on the obligation or promise aspect rather than the initial decision.)
Antonyme
indecision (Lack of making a firm choice or direction.)
Wortverbindungen
make a resolution |keep a resolution |New Year's resolution |break a resolution
Themen
goals |self-improvement |daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Beispiele
  • She made a resolution to exercise three times a week.
  • His resolution to quit smoking lasted for six months.
  • At the start of the year, many people set personal resolutions.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • I made a resolution to read more books.
  • My resolution is to eat less sugar.
  • He has a resolution to study every day.
Nomen B2 action
2

Act of solving something

The act of finding an answer or ending a problem or fight.

Verwendungsmuster: reach [a resolution] to [a problem/dispute]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners might use 'resolution' instead of 'solution' in everyday problem contexts; 'resolution' often implies formality or disputes.
Synonyme
settlement (Often used in legal or formal contexts for resolving disputes.) | solution (More general term for the answer to any problem.)
Antonyme
stalemate (A situation where no progress toward solving a problem can be made.)
Wortverbindungen
peaceful resolution |conflict resolution |reach a resolution
Themen
conflict |problem-solving |law |core_vocabulary |work
Beispiele
  • The two sides reached a resolution after hours of negotiations.
  • Conflict resolution is an important skill in the workplace.
  • We are still looking for a resolution to this issue.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • They reached a resolution after talking.
  • We need a resolution to this problem.
  • The teacher helped the students find a resolution.
Nomen technical B1 property
3

Level of image detail

How clear and detailed an image or screen looks, usually measured in pixels.

Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'resolution' with 'solution' in tech contexts; here it refers to image quality, not problem-solving.
Synonyme
definition (In photography and imaging, refers to clarity and detail level.)
Antonyme
blurriness (Lack of sharpness or detail in an image.)
Wortverbindungen
high resolution |screen resolution |image resolution
Themen
technology |photography |science
Beispiele
  • This camera offers high resolution for professional photography.
  • The TV has a 4K resolution.
  • Low resolution images look pixelated when enlarged.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • My phone has high screen resolution.
  • This photo is low resolution.
  • The computer screen has good resolution.
Nomen formal B2 entity
4

Official group decision or statement

An official decision or statement made by a group after voting.

Synonyme
declaration (A formal statement, sometimes without binding force.)
Antonyme
proposal (A suggestion put forward before any decision is made.)
Wortverbindungen
pass a resolution |adopt a resolution |UN resolution
Themen
politics |law |business
Beispiele
  • The council passed a resolution to increase funding for schools.
  • The UN adopted a resolution condemning the attack.
  • A new resolution was introduced in parliament yesterday.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The city passed a resolution to build a park.
  • The group voted on a new resolution.
  • The UN made a resolution about climate change.
Nomen C1 property
5

Measurement or instrument precision level

How small a detail or change a machine can measure or see.

Synonyme
precision (General term for accuracy in measurement.)
Antonyme
coarseness (Lack of fine detail in measurement or display.)
Wortverbindungen
spectral resolution |temporal resolution
Themen
science |technology
Beispiele
  • The microscope has a high spatial resolution.
  • Improving the sensor's temporal resolution will help detect faster events.
  • The radar system offers fine resolution for tracking objects.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The camera has fine resolution.
  • The tool has high measurement resolution.
  • This machine can see very small details.
Grammatik
Grundform
resolution
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
US/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
Silben & Betonung
res - ol - u - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (u)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: resolution
  • Plural: resolution, resolutions
Wortfamilie
Forms
resolutions noun
Core family
resolve verb B1
Related words
solve verb A2 solution noun A2 resolute adjective B2 resolutely adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unresolved adjective B2 irresolute adjective
Advanced or less common
resoluteness noun irresolution noun resolvable adjective
Ausdrücke

conflict resolution

1
/kˈɑnflɪkt ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

Solving disagreements peacefully

The process of ending arguments or fights between people in a peaceful way.

Beispiele
  • Good conflict resolution skills are important in management.
  • The workshop teaches conflict resolution techniques.

New Year's resolution

1
/njˈu jˈɪɹz ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

Decision for self-improvement at year's start

A promise you make to yourself at the start of the year to do something better or stop doing something bad.

Beispiele
  • My New Year's resolution is to eat healthier.
  • She broke her New Year's resolution by February.

pass a resolution

1
/pˈæs ə ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase formal

Officially approve by vote

To vote and agree on an official statement or decision in a group or government.

Beispiele
  • The committee passed a resolution on climate policy.
  • They passed a resolution to change the bylaws.

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