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Resolution Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Resolution? [n] finding a solution to a problem [n] a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions" [n] the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [n] analysis into clear-cut components [n] something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences" [n] a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [n] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" [n] (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord [n] the subsidence of swelling or others signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) [n] the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together [n] (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture Synonyms \| Synonyms for Resolution: answer \| declaration \| firmness \| resoluteness \| resolve \| resolve \| resolving \| resolving power \| result \| settlement \| solution \| solvent \| solving Related Terms \| Find terms related to Resolution: See Also \| adamance \| breakdown \| bullheadedness \| conclusion \| deciding \| decision \| decision \| decision making \| decisiveness \| Declaration of Independence \| denouement \| determination \| determination \| diagonalisation \| diagonalization \| document \| factoring \| factorisation \| factorization \| finding \| harmony \| joint resolution \| musical harmony \| obduracy \| obstinacy \| obstinance \| papers \| partitioning \| physical phenomenon \| pigheadedness \| purpose \| remission \| remittal \| self-command \| self-control \| self-will \| single-mindedness \| statement \| steadfastness \| stubbornness \| subsidence \| trait \| unyieldingness \| willpower \| written document Resolution In Webster's Dictionary \Res`o*lu"tion\ (-l?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]solution. L. resolutio a loosening, solution. See {Resolve}.] 1. The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem. The unraveling and resolution of the difficulties that are met with in the execution of the design are the end of an action. --Dryden. 2. The state of being relaxed; relaxation. [Obs.] 3. The state of being resolved, settled, or determined; firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination. Be it with resolution then to fight. --Shak. 4. That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting. 5. The state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance. [Obs.] Little resolution and certainty there is as touching the islands of Mauritania. --Holland. 6. (Math.) The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem. 7. (Med.) A breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of a fever, a tumor, or the like. 8. (Mus.) The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord. {Joint resolution}. See under {Joint}, a. {Resolution of a force} or {motion} (Mech.), the separation of a single force or motion into two or more which have different directions, and, taken together, are an equivalent for the single one; -- the opposite of {composition of a force}. {Resolution of a nebula} (Astron.), the exhibition of it to the eye by a telescope of such power as to show it to be composed of small stars. Syn: Decision; analysis; separation; disentanglement; dissolution; resolvedness; resoluteness; firmness; constancy; perseverance; steadfastness; fortitude; boldness; purpose; resolve. See {Decision}. (man(X) => mortal(X)) AND man(socrates). True => man(socrates) A \| B \| A => B --+---+------- F \| F \| T F \| T \| T T \| F \| F T \| T \| T A => B == (NOT A) OR B ((NOT man(socrates)) OR mortal(socrates)) AND man(socrates) ((NOT man(socrates)) AND man(socrates)) OR mortal(socrates) AND man(socrates) mortal(socrates) AND man(socrates)

Resolution Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Resolution?

[n] finding a solution to a problem
[n] a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"
[n] the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
[n] analysis into clear-cut components
[n] something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"
[n] a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
[n] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
[n] (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord
[n] the subsidence of swelling or others signs of inflammation (especially in a lung)
[n] the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
[n] (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture

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Resolution In Webster's Dictionary

\Res`o*lu"tion\ (-l?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]solution. L.
resolutio a loosening, solution. See {Resolve}.]
1. The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically:
   (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or
       component parts.
   (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a
       vexed question or difficult problem.

             The unraveling and resolution of the
             difficulties that are met with in the execution
             of the design are the end of an action.
                                               --Dryden.

2. The state of being relaxed; relaxation. [Obs.]

3. The state of being resolved, settled, or determined;
   firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination.

         Be it with resolution then to fight.  --Shak.

4. That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose;
   determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the
   opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly,
   adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the
   resolutions of a public meeting.

5. The state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought;
   conviction; assurance. [Obs.]

         Little resolution and certainty there is as touching
         the islands of Mauritania.            --Holland.

6. (Math.) The act or process of solving; solution; as, the
   resolution of an equation or problem.

7. (Med.) A breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of
   a fever, a tumor, or the like.

8. (Mus.) The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord
   by the rising or falling of the note which makes the
   discord.

{Joint resolution}. See under {Joint}, a.

{Resolution of a force} or {motion} (Mech.), the separation
   of a single force or motion into two or more which have
   different directions, and, taken together, are an
   equivalent for the single one; -- the opposite of
   {composition of a force}.

{Resolution of a nebula} (Astron.), the exhibition of it to
   the eye by a telescope of such power as to show it to be
   composed of small stars.

Syn: Decision; analysis; separation; disentanglement;
     dissolution; resolvedness; resoluteness; firmness;
     constancy; perseverance; steadfastness; fortitude;
     boldness; purpose; resolve. See {Decision}.


(man(X) => mortal(X))  AND  man(socrates).


True => man(socrates)


A | B | A => B
        --+---+-------
        F | F |   T
        F | T |   T
        T | F |   F
        T | T |   T


A => B   ==   (NOT A) OR B


((NOT man(socrates)) OR mortal(socrates))
        AND
        man(socrates)


((NOT man(socrates)) AND man(socrates))
        OR
        mortal(socrates) AND man(socrates)


mortal(socrates) AND man(socrates)

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