B2noun 2K

Resolution

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/

Meaning of Resolution

a definite decision to do or not to do something

In simple words: A promise to do something better or to change a bad habit.

Resolution in a sentence

• Her New Year's resolution is to exercise every day.
• The resolution to the conflict was achieved through diplomatic talks.
• This TV has a high resolution, which makes the picture very clear.
• The meeting ended with a resolution to reduce carbon emissions.
• She made a firm resolution to improve her time management skills.
• The printer's resolution determines how sharp the printed images will be.
• The board passed a resolution to increase the company's budget.

How to use Resolution

Used commonly in the context of new year's resolutions or goals. More formal in written contexts, less so in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

resolution + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'resolute'—being firm in your decision to make a change.

Related words

Collocations with Resolution

• firm
• good
• New Year
• make
• keep
• draft
• formal
• proposed
• draft
• introduce
• issue
• ask for something
• be aimed at something
• call for something
• under (a/​the) resolution
• resolution on
• early
• quick
• rapid
• need
• require
• press for
• resolution of
• resolution to
• great
• strong
• have
• show
• lack
• good
• high
• low

Synonyms for Resolution

• settlement

Opposites of Resolution

• indecision
• vacillation
• uncertainty

Common mistakes with Resolution

• Confused with 'solution'; resolutions are about goals, not answers.
• Using 'resolution' without a specified goal (e.g., 'My resolution is to exercise' should specify how often).
• Omitting the 'to' before the verb (e.g., 'My resolution is exercise' instead of 'My resolution is to exercise').

Frequently asked questions about Resolution

What does Resolution mean?

A promise to do something better or to change a bad habit.

What is the definition of Resolution?

a definite decision to do or not to do something

How do you use Resolution in a sentence?

Her New Year's resolution is to exercise every day.

Can you give another example of Resolution?

The resolution to the conflict was achieved through diplomatic talks.

What are synonyms for Resolution?

Common alternatives include settlement.

What is the opposite of Resolution?

Opposite meanings include indecision, vacillation, uncertainty.

What words go with Resolution?

It commonly pairs with firm, good, New Year, make, keep, draft, formal, proposed, draft, introduce, issue, ask for something, be aimed at something, call for something, under (a/​the) resolution, resolution on, early, quick, rapid, need, require, press for, resolution of, resolution to, great, strong, have, show, lack, good, high, low.

What are common mistakes when using Resolution?

Confused with 'solution'; resolutions are about goals, not answers. Using 'resolution' without a specified goal (e.g., 'My resolution is to exercise' should specify how often). Omitting the 'to' before the verb (e.g., 'My resolution is exercise' instead of 'My resolution is to exercise').

How do you pronounce Resolution?

US: /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Resolution?

Used commonly in the context of new year's resolutions or goals. More formal in written contexts, less so in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Resolution?

"Resolution" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.