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resolution

[/ˌrezəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: resolutions / resoluções
resolução
1. A firm decision to do or not to do something
She made a New Year's resolution to exercise more.
Ela fez uma resolução de Ano Novo para se exercitar mais.
2. The action of solving a problem or contentious matter
The resolution of the conflict took several months.
A resolução do conflito levou vários meses.
3. The quality of being admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
She faced the challenge with great resolution.
Ela enfrentou o desafio com grande resolução.
4. The process of reducing something into simpler components
The resolution of the equation requires careful algebra.
A resolução da equação requer álgebra cuidadosa.
5. In technology, the clarity or sharpness of an image or display
The monitor has a high resolution of 4K.
O monitor tem uma alta resolução de 4K.
Synonyms
determinationresolvefirmnessdecisionintentionsolution
Antonyms
indecisionirresolutionhesitationuncertaintyvacillation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolução
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resolução
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
resolução
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
resolução
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

New Year's resolution
stick to one's resolution
break a resolution
pass a resolution
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