1. Conclusion. La résolution d'un problème.
2. Fermeté d'une décision. Montrer sa résolution.
3. Motion. Voter une résolution.
4. (Droit) Dissolution. La résolution d'un contrat.
ETYM Latin decisio, from decîdere, decisum: cf. French décision. Related to Decide.
1. The act of making up one's mind about something; SYN. determination, conclusion.
2. A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; SYN. determination, conclusion.
3. (Boxing) A victory won on points when no knockout has occurred.
4. The outcome of a game or contest.
The cognitive process of reaching a decision; SYN. deciding. decision-making.
ETYM French résolution. Latin resolutio a loosening, solution. Related to Resolve.
The smallest signal increment that can be detected by a measurement system, expressed in bits, proportions, or as percentage of full scale reading; resolution in a video system is the amount of detail in a graphic image.
1. A solution to a problem; SYN. solving.
2. The process leading to the solution to a problem; SYN. solving.
3. Analysis into clear-cut components; SYN. resolving.
4. A formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote; SYN. declaration, resolve.
5. A dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord.
6. (Computer science) The number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture.
ETYM Old Eng. solucion, Old Fren. solucion, French solution, from Latin solutio, from solvere, solutum, to loosen, dissolve. Related to Solve.
1. A method for solving a problem.
2. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; SYN. answer, result, resolution.
3. The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation; SYN. root.