resolution
gb/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/ us/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 2100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
state
1
Firm decision or determination
A strong choice to do something or not do it.
Schéma d’usage :
make [a resolution] to [do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'resolution' with 'solution'. A resolution is a decision, while a solution is an answer to a problem.
Synonymes
determination (Emphasizes strong willpower and persistence rather than the act of deciding.)
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commitment (Focuses on the obligation or promise aspect rather than the initial decision.)
Antonymes
indecision (Lack of making a firm choice or direction.)
Collocations
make a resolution
|keep a resolution
|New Year's resolution
|break a resolution
Thèmes
goals
|self-improvement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I made a resolution to read more books.
- My resolution is to eat less sugar.
- He has a resolution to study every day.
Nom
B2
action
2
Act of solving something
The act of finding an answer or ending a problem or fight.
Schéma d’usage :
reach [a resolution] to [a problem/dispute]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might use 'resolution' instead of 'solution' in everyday problem contexts; 'resolution' often implies formality or disputes.
Synonymes
settlement (Often used in legal or formal contexts for resolving disputes.)
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solution (More general term for the answer to any problem.)
Antonymes
stalemate (A situation where no progress toward solving a problem can be made.)
Collocations
peaceful resolution
|conflict resolution
|reach a resolution
Thèmes
conflict
|problem-solving
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They reached a resolution after talking.
- We need a resolution to this problem.
- The teacher helped the students find a resolution.
Nom
technical
B1
property
3
Level of image detail
How clear and detailed an image or screen looks, usually measured in pixels.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'resolution' with 'solution' in tech contexts; here it refers to image quality, not problem-solving.
Synonymes
definition (In photography and imaging, refers to clarity and detail level.)
Antonymes
blurriness (Lack of sharpness or detail in an image.)
Collocations
high resolution
|screen resolution
|image resolution
Thèmes
technology
|photography
|science
Exemples
- This camera offers high resolution for professional photography.
- The TV has a 4K resolution.
- Low resolution images look pixelated when enlarged.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My phone has high screen resolution.
- This photo is low resolution.
- The computer screen has good resolution.
Nom
formal
B2
entity
4
Official group decision or statement
An official decision or statement made by a group after voting.
Synonymes
declaration (A formal statement, sometimes without binding force.)
Antonymes
proposal (A suggestion put forward before any decision is made.)
Collocations
pass a resolution
|adopt a resolution
|UN resolution
Thèmes
politics
|law
|business
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The city passed a resolution to build a park.
- The group voted on a new resolution.
- The UN made a resolution about climate change.
Nom
C1
property
5
Measurement or instrument precision level
How small a detail or change a machine can measure or see.
Synonymes
precision (General term for accuracy in measurement.)
Antonymes
coarseness (Lack of fine detail in measurement or display.)
Collocations
spectral resolution
|temporal resolution
Thèmes
science
|technology
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The camera has fine resolution.
- The tool has high measurement resolution.
- This machine can see very small details.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
resolution
API
GB/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
US/ɹˌɛzəlˈuʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
res - ol - u - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (u)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: resolution
- Plural: resolution, resolutions
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The committee passed a resolution on climate policy.
- They passed a resolution to change the bylaws.