1. a firm decision to do or not do something
2. the action of solving a problem or dispute
3. a formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body or other formal meeting
Usage: formal

Examples

• Her New Year’s resolution was to exercise more regularly.
• The conflict required diplomatic resolution.
• The committee passed a resolution supporting the new policy.
• The camera offers high resolution for professional photography.
• He made a firm resolution to quit smoking.
• The resolution of the dispute took several months.
• The board voted on the resolution unanimously.
• The monitor’s resolution makes text appear crisp and clear.