resolution
gb/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/ us/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
B1
English
~ 2100
elhatározás, fogadalom, megoldás, rendezés, felbontás, képfelbontás, határozat, rezolúció, felbontóképesség
NOUN
B1
1
elhatározás
B1
fogadalom
B2
Usage pattern:
make [a resolution] to [do something]
She made a resolution to exercise three times a week.
Elhatározta, hogy hetente háromszor edzeni fog.
His resolution to quit smoking lasted for six months.
Hat hónapig tartott ki amellett az elhatározása mellett, hogy leszokik a dohányzásról.
At the start of the year, many people set personal resolutions.
Learner examples
I made a resolution to read more books.
Elhatároztam, hogy több könyvet fogok olvasni.
My resolution is to eat less sugar.
Az elhatározásom az, hogy kevesebb cukrot eszem.
He has a resolution to study every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resolution' with 'solution'. A resolution is a decision, while a solution is an answer to a problem.
Meaning
Firm decision or determination
Collocations
make a resolution
|keep a resolution
|New Year's resolution
|break a resolution
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
indecision (Lack of making a firm choice or direction.)
Themes
goals
|self-improvement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
A strong choice to do something or not do it.
A strong commitment to carry out a specific action or not to do something.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
reach [a resolution] to [a problem/dispute]
The two sides reached a resolution after hours of negotiations.
A két fél többórás tárgyalás után egyezségre jutott.
Conflict resolution is an important skill in the workplace.
A konfliktuskezelés fontos készség a munkahelyen.
We are still looking for a resolution to this issue.
Learner examples
They reached a resolution after talking.
Beszélgetés után sikerült megoldást találniuk.
We need a resolution to this problem.
Erre a problémára megoldást kell találnunk.
The teacher helped the students find a resolution.
Common mistake:
Learners might use 'resolution' instead of 'solution' in everyday problem contexts; 'resolution' often implies formality or disputes.
Meaning
Act of solving something
Collocations
peaceful resolution
|conflict resolution
|reach a resolution
Synonyms
settlement (Often used in legal or formal contexts for resolving disputes.)
|
solution (More general term for the answer to any problem.)
Antonyms
stalemate (A situation where no progress toward solving a problem can be made.)
Themes
conflict
|problem-solving
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
The act of finding an answer or ending a problem or fight.
The process of finding an answer to a problem, difficulty, or disagreement.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
felbontás
B2
képfelbontás
B2
This camera offers high resolution for professional photography.
Ez a fényképezőgép nagy felbontást biztosít professzionális fotózáshoz.
The TV has a 4K resolution.
A tévé 4K felbontású.
Low resolution images look pixelated when enlarged.
Learner examples
My phone has high screen resolution.
A telefonomnak nagy a képernyőfelbontása.
This photo is low resolution.
Ez a fotó alacsony felbontású.
The computer screen has good resolution.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'resolution' with 'solution' in tech contexts; here it refers to image quality, not problem-solving.
Meaning
Level of image detail
Collocations
high resolution
|screen resolution
|image resolution
Synonyms
definition (In photography and imaging, refers to clarity and detail level.)
Antonyms
blurriness (Lack of sharpness or detail in an image.)
Themes
technology
|photography
|science
Definition
How clear and detailed an image or screen looks, usually measured in pixels.
The amount of detail an image holds, often measured in pixels for screens or dots per inch for prints.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
4
The council passed a resolution to increase funding for schools.
A tanács határozatot hozott az iskolák finanszírozásának növeléséről.
The UN adopted a resolution condemning the attack.
Az ENSZ határozatot fogadott el, amely elítélte a támadást.
A new resolution was introduced in parliament yesterday.
Learner examples
The city passed a resolution to build a park.
A város határozatot fogadott el egy park építéséről.
The group voted on a new resolution.
A csoport szavazott az új határozatról.
The UN made a resolution about climate change.
Meaning
Official group decision or statement
Collocations
pass a resolution
|adopt a resolution
|UN resolution
Synonyms
declaration (A formal statement, sometimes without binding force.)
Antonyms
proposal (A suggestion put forward before any decision is made.)
Themes
politics
|law
|business
Definition
An official decision or statement made by a group after voting.
A formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted on by an official body.
NOUN
C1
5
felbontás
C1
The microscope has a high spatial resolution.
A mikroszkópnak nagy a térbeli felbontása.
Improving the sensor's temporal resolution will help detect faster events.
Az érzékelő időbeli felbontásának javítása segít a gyorsabb események észlelésében.
The radar system offers fine resolution for tracking objects.
Learner examples
The camera has fine resolution.
A kamera finom felbontású.
The tool has high measurement resolution.
Az eszköznek nagy a mérési felbontása.
This machine can see very small details.
Meaning
Measurement or instrument precision level
Collocations
spectral resolution
|temporal resolution
Synonyms
precision (General term for accuracy in measurement.)
Antonyms
coarseness (Lack of fine detail in measurement or display.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
How small a detail or change a machine can measure or see.
The smallest change that can be detected by an instrument or system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resolution
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
US/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
res - ol - u - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (u)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resolution
- Plural: resolution, resolutions
Word family
Forms
resolutions
noun
Core family
resolve
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unresolved
adjective B2
irresolute
adjective
Advanced or less common
resoluteness
noun
irresolution
noun
resolvable
adjective
Expressions
conflict resolution
1/kˈɑnflɪkt ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Solving disagreements peacefully
The process of ending arguments or fights between people in a peaceful way.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The committee passed a resolution on climate policy.
- They passed a resolution to change the bylaws.