1 | noun | a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote 2 | noun | the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together 3 | noun | the trait of being resolute 4 | noun | finding a solution to a problem 5 | noun | something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making 6 | noun | analysis into clear-cut components 7 | noun | (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture 8 | noun | the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) (11 meanings)

r, ezuhl'ooshuhn (IPA: rˌɛzəlˈuʃən)

res-o-lu-tion (10 letters | 4 syllables)

1412 (Late Middle ages | European Renaissance) (613 years ago)

Latin

written: 2741st most common (1 in 27027 words) ( > 99% noun)

spoken: 1562nd most common (1 in 27778 words)

(includes some inflected forms)

resolutions

declaration | resolve | resolving power | firmness | firmness of purpose | resoluteness | solving | closure | settlement | resolving | answer | result | solution | solvent (total: 14)

preparation

Declaration of Independence | joint resolution | adamance | bullheadedness | decision | decisiveness | determination | obduracy | obstinacy | obstinance | pigheadedness | possession | purpose | self-command | self-control | ... (total: 32)

document | papers | written document | physical phenomenon | trait | determination | finding | deciding | decision making | breakdown | partitioning | remission | remittal | subsidence | harmony | ... (total: 19)

absolution | attribution | constitution | contribution | counterrevolution | devolution | dilution | diminution | dissolution | distribution | electrocution | elocution | evolution | execution | institution | ... (total: 26) (based on typical American pronunciation)

revolution

(none among common words)

high-resolution | low-resolution

Brown on Resolution

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Denouement | James Cook ship (based on all New York Times crossword puzzles 1994 to 2009)

10 (International English) | 10 (North American English)