The meaning of Resolution

verb

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Usage examples:

Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

noun

A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.

Usage examples:

Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

abbreviation

Alternative investment market (a subsidiary market of the london stock exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).

noun

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

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The needs and aspirations of the people

A cherished desire

noun

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Usage examples:

Please advise us if you require further clarification

noun

An explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand

Usage examples:

Some further clarification of your position is needed.

noun

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Usage examples:

The company's commitment to quality

noun

A promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something

Usage examples:

Try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy.

noun

A promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something

Usage examples:

He was encouraged by the commitment of car manufacturers to improving dealer profitability., the ma…

noun

The end or finish of an event, process, or text.

Usage examples:

The conclusion of world war two

noun

A decision made after a lot of consideration

Usage examples:

Dr. gille couldn’t reach any conclusions based on the symptoms i described., [ + that clause ] we c…

noun

A decision or judgment that is made after careful thought

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The findings and conclusions of the report are simply guidelines, not rulings., reach/come to/draw …

adjective

Excellent.

Usage examples:

He is in cracking form to win this race

verb

Break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts.

Usage examples:

The ice all over the bog had cracked

noun

A process in which large molecules of a hydrocarbon are broken down into smaller molecules

noun

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

Usage examples:

I'll make the decision on my own

noun

Something you choose; a choice

Usage examples:

The board will make its decision shortly., [ + to infinitive ] their decision not to attend the par…

noun

A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.

Usage examples:

He has just unveiled his design for the new museum

verb

Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it.

Usage examples:

A number of architectural students were designing a factory

verb

The act of working out the form of something

noun

The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.

Usage examples:

Those who succeed because of sheer grit and determination

noun

The ability to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] she has a lot of determination to succeed.

noun

The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

Usage examples:

I admired his drive and determination - he never gave up., determination to do sth she had great de…

noun

An end or final part of something.

Usage examples:

The ending of the cold war

verb

Come or bring to a final point; finish.

Usage examples:

When the war ended, policy changed

noun

The last part of a process, esp. the way in which something stops existing

Usage examples:

The movie’s ending is so romantic!, to make “dog” plural, you add the ending “-s.”

noun

The quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.

Usage examples:

He tested the firmness of the mattress

noun

The quality of being fairly hard when pressed

Usage examples:

He liked the bed's firmness., the firmness of his claim

noun

Intention or purpose.

Usage examples:

With alarm she realized his intent

adjective

Determined to do (something).

Usage examples:

The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency

noun

A thing intended; an aim or plan.

Usage examples:

She was full of good intentions

noun

Something that you want and plan to do; an aim

Usage examples:

[ u ] i have no intention of selling this house., [ c ] he had good intentions (= he meant to be ki…

noun

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

Usage examples:

He was dragging a large object

verb

Say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something.

Usage examples:

Residents object to the volume of traffic

noun

A thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing

Usage examples:

Distant objects look blurry to me., the object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent.,…

noun

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Usage examples:

The un peace plan

verb

Decide on and make arrangements for in advance.

Usage examples:

They were planning a trip to egypt

verb

A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved

noun

A solemn promise or undertaking.

Usage examples:

The conference ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution

verb

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Usage examples:

The government pledged itself to deal with environmental problems

noun

A formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise

Usage examples:

A pledge of friendship, the telethon raised $150,000 in pledges for leukemia research.

noun

A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

Usage examples:

What happened to all those firm promises of support?

verb

Assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Usage examples:

He promised to forward my mail

noun

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Usage examples:

The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee

verb

Have as one's intention or objective.

Usage examples:

God has allowed suffering, even purposed it

noun

The quality of knowing what you intend to do, or behaviour that shows this

Usage examples:

He has a purposefulness about him., they got onto the crowded train with a calm purposefulness.

noun

The action of putting something right.

Usage examples:

Rectification of common errors in letter writing

noun

The act of correcting something or making something right

Usage examples:

These faults may require rectification., with the rectification of this error, the profits will inc…

noun

The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation

Usage examples:

[ c ] negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis., the chairing offic…

noun

A formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote

Usage examples:

Approve/adopt a resolution shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voti…

verb

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Usage examples:

The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

noun

Firm determination to do something.

Usage examples:

She received information that strengthened her resolve

verb

Find a solution or answer

verb

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Usage examples:

The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

noun

Firm determination to do something.

Usage examples:

She received information that strengthened her resolve

noun

A formal resolution by a legislative body or public meeting.

Usage examples:

A resolution does not carry any force of law; it expresses the resolve of a legislative body by dra…

noun

An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

Usage examples:

Unions succeeded in reaching a pay settlement

noun

Payment of money that is owed

Usage examples:

[ u ] we enclose a check in settlement of your claim., [ u ] early settlement developed around a co…

noun

An official agreement or decision that ends an argument, often involving a payment of money

Usage examples:

Negotiate/reach a settlement, the lawyer negotiated an out-of-court settlement of $2 million., in s…

verb

Resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Usage examples:

The unions have settled their year-long dispute with hollywood producers

noun

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Usage examples:

She read to her brother, who sat on the settle opposite her

noun

The quality of being very determined and thinking only about achieving a particular thing

Usage examples:

His quiet single-mindedness allowed him to accomplish something that others had been trying to do f…

verb

Find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).

Usage examples:

The policy could solve the town's housing crisis

verb

Present participle of solve

Usage examples:

To solve a problem, to solve a mystery/puzzle, just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!, thi…

noun

A formal pledge or promise to do something.

Usage examples:

I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation

noun

The action of catching up with and passing another vehicle while travelling on the inside.

Usage examples:

The highway code discourages undertaking on motorways

verb

Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

Usage examples:

A firm of builders undertook the construction work

verb

Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).

Usage examples:

There are some threads that once pulled unraveled the whole sweater.

Present participle of unravel