res ‧ o ‧ lu ‧ tion W3 AC /ˌrezəˈluːʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ resolve ; noun : ↑ resolution ]
1 . DECISION [countable] a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote
pass/adopt/approve a resolution
The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority.
a resolution calling for a ban on dumping nuclear waste
They have failed to comply with the resolution.
2 . SOLUTION [singular, uncountable] when someone solves a problem, argument, or difficult situation
resolution of
a forum for the resolution of commercial disputes
3 . PROMISE [countable] a promise to yourself to do something ⇨ resolve
resolution to do something
Carol made a resolution to work harder at school.
New Year’s resolution (=a resolution made on January 1st)
4 . DETERMINATION [uncountable] strong belief and determination:
Then, with sudden resolution, she stood up.
5 . CLEAR PICTURE [uncountable and countable] the power of a television, camera, ↑ microscope etc to give a clear picture
high/low resolution (=how clear or unclear the picture is)
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ pass/approve a resolution
The Security Council passed a resolution condemning the country’s aggression.
▪ adopt a resolution (=pass it)
The resolution was adopted by 12 votes to none.
▪ reject a resolution
The National Assembly rejected the resolution.
▪ propose/introduce/put forward a resolution
The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the committee.
▪ table a resolution (=officially propose it)
Siddall tabled a resolution asking for the Board’s approval of the Five Year Business Plan.
▪ vote on a resolution
Are there any comments you wish to make before we vote on this resolution?
▪ a resolution calling for something
We support the EU resolution calling for a ban on the use of these fishing nets.
▪ a resolution condemning something
The UN Security Council tabled a resolution condemning the invasion.