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resolutions Word Meanings
- A firm decision to do or not do something.
- The act of resolving or fixing a problem.
- The quality of being determined and unwavering.
resolutions Example Sentences
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resolutions Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
resolutions Word Etymology
resolution = re- (again) + solutio (solution); Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a person firmly holding a piece of paper marked 'My Goals', confidently resolving to achieve them, symbolizing determination and clarity.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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I plant my feet, take a steady breath, and set my mind on one path. I push aside doubt and move the scene in my head toward a chosen end, feeling the resolve tightening like a knot. The effort to hold steady grows, and I adjust my plan when obstacles appear. When I keep moving, the resolution stays with me, guiding what I do next.
Real Context
Resolution usually refers to a firm decision to do or not do something, or to the act of resolving a problem and its outcome. It also describes the quality of being determined and unwavering. The word can describe personal commitments, political decisions, or the technical clarity of a display or photograph when talking about screen or image resolution. A vivid example is someone making a New Year’s resolution to exercise daily, or a company reaching a resolution after a debate. The Latin roots hint at the idea of solving or settling something once and for all, which helps explain the sense of resolve.
Usage Reminders
- Make a plan using 'resolution' or 'resolve to'. Use 'high/low resolution' only for visuals, not feelings. Speak of a formal 'resolution' by a group as a decision, not a casual promise. Avoid confusing 'solution' with 'resolution' in problem-solving contexts. Depend on context to choose 'to make a resolution' vs 'to resolve to' and 'resolution' as clarity of an image.
Common Misconceptions
- Reso lu tion does not always mean solving a problem; 'solution' is used for the answer to a problem.
- Do not equate 'resolution' with a casual promise like 'I'll do it someday'.
- High vs low resolution refers to images, not personal effort or mood.
- Don't use 'resolution' to mean 'result' of a project; use 'outcome' instead.
- Confuse 'resolution' with 'resolve' as a verb; 'resolve' is the action, 'resolution' is the noun.
Thinking Differences
English users often see resolution as a dual concept: a personal pledge and a formal decision or a sense of clarity (in tech terms). Learners must watch for 'to make a resolution' vs 'to resolve to' and not confuse with solution.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: make a resolution, come to a resolution, high/low resolution.
- Practice 'resolve to' for intentions, not 'resolve' as a verb with a noun.
- Keep straight between personal vs formal uses (individual vs organizational).
- Use visuals to reinforce 'resolution' in tech contexts.
- Compare with 'solution' to avoid mixups in problem solving.
- Listen for context to choose the right sense and pronunciation /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/.
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