1 a [noncount] : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something
▪ a court for the resolution of civil disputes ▪ conflict resolution
b [count] : an answer or solution to something
▪ We found a resolution to the dispute. 2 : the ability of a device to show an image clearly and with a lot of detail [count] ▪ computer screens with high resolutions [noncount] ▪ The monitor has excellent resolution. ▪ a high-resolution copier/monitor/camera 3 [count] : a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do
▪ He made a resolution to lose weight. [=he resolved to lose weight] ▪ Her New Year's resolution [=her promise to do something differently in the new year] is to exercise regularly. 4 [noncount] : the quality of being very determined to do something : determination
▪ They admired his courage and resolution. [=resolve] 5 [count] : a formal statement that expresses the feelings, wishes, or decision of a group
▪ The assembly passed a resolution calling for the university president to step down. 6 [noncount] : the point in a story at which the main conflict is solved or ended
▪ the resolution of the plot