Resolution Act B Noun C Sth Latin Simpler

res·o·lu·tion
\\ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\\ noun1. the act or process of resolving: as
  a. the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones
  b. the act of answering : solving
  c. the act of determining
  d. the passing of a voice part from a dissonant to a consonant tone or the progression of a chord from dissonance to consonance
  e. the separating of a chemical compound or mixture into its constituents
  f.
    (1) the division of a prosodic element into its component parts
    (2) the substitution in Greek or Latin prosody of two short syllables for a long syllable
  g. the analysis of a vector into two or more vectors of which it is the sum
2. the subsidence of a pathological state (as inflammation)
3.
  a. something that is resolved
      made a resolution to mend my ways
  b. firmness of resolve
4. a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group
5. the point in a literary work at which the chief dramatic complication is worked out
6.
  a. the process or capability of making distinguishable the individual parts of an object, closely adjacent optical images, or sources of light
  b. a measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a device (as a video display, printer, or scanner) can produce or record such an image usually expressed as the total number or density of pixels in the image
      a resolution of 1200 dots per inch
Synonyms: see

resolution
  early 15c., "a breaking into parts," from L. resolutionem (nom. resolutio) "process of reducing things into simpler forms," from pp. stem of resolvere "loosen" (see resolve). Originally sense of "solving" (as of mathematical problems) first recorded 1540s, that of "holding firmly" (in resolute) 1530s, and that of "decision or expression of a meeting" is from c.1600.

resolution
reso·lution / 7rezE5lu:Fn / noun1. [C] a formal statement of an opinion agreed on by a committee or a council, especially by means of a vote
   决议；正式决定:
   to pass / adopt / carry a resolution
   通过一项决议
2. [U, sing.] the act of solving or settling a problem, disagreement, etc.
   (问题、分歧等的)解决,消除
   SYN 

settlement

:
   The government is pressing for an early resolution of the dispute.
   政府正在不断敦促早日解决这起纠纷。
3. [U] the quality of being

resolute

or determined
   坚定；坚决；有决心
   SYN 

resolve

:
   The reforms owe a great deal to the resolution of one man.
   这些改革主要归功于一个人的坚定决心。
4. [C] ~ (to do sth) a firm decision to do or not to do sth
   决心；决定:
   She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often.
   她决定要多走走亲戚。
   Have you made any New Year's resolutions (= for example, to give up smoking from 1 January) ?
   你有什么新年计划吗？
5. [U, sing.] the power of a computer screen, printer, etc. to give a clear image, depending on the size of the dots that make up the image
   清晰度；析像；分辨率:
   high-resolution graphics
   高清晰度的图形

resolution noun

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res·o·lu·tion
\ˌrezəˈlüshən also -zəlˈyü-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resolution, from Latin resolution-, resolutio, from resolutus (past participle of resolvere to resolve) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or process of reducing to simpler form: as
 a. : the act of analyzing or converting a complex notion into simpler ones or into its elements
 b. : the act of solving
 c. : the act of determining
 d. : the passing of a musical voice part from a dissonant to a consonant tone or the progression of a chord from dissonance to consonance — see illustration
 e. : the act of separating a chemical compound into its elements or a mixture into its component parts; specifically : separation of a racemic compound or mixture into its two components
 f.
  (1) : the division of a prosodic element into its component parts (as the components of a long syllable in ancient Greek and Latin verse into two short syllables)
  (2) : the substitution in Greek or Latin prosody of two short syllables for a long syllable
 g. : the analysis of a vector into two or more vectors of which it is the sum; especially : the finding of the components of a vector (as a force) in specified directions
 h. : the act, process, or capability of rendering distinguishable the individual parts of an object, closely adjacent optical images (as with a microscope) or sources of light (as with a telescope), nearly identical wavelengths of light (as with a spectrograph), particles of nearly the same energy, particles of nearly the same mass (as with a mass spectrograph), or events occurring at nearly the same time (as with a nuclear radiation detector)
2.
 a. archaic : the dissipation of unhealthy matter (as of humors or a contagium) from the body
 b. archaic : weakening or relaxation of control of a bodily part
 c. : the subsidence of inflammation; specifically : the solution and enzymic digestion of lung exudates in pneumonia and their absorption by the blood resulting in restoration of a normal aerated condition to the lung — compare ,
3. : a result of resolution : something that is resolved: as
 a. : something separated into its component parts or reduced to a simpler form (as by dissolution or melting); also : conversion into liquid
 b. : something that is determined upon : settled determination; also : firmness or constancy of resolve
 c.
  (1) archaic : a decisive or clarifying statement or verdict
  (2) : a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent by an official body or assembled group
   < the committee sent a resolution of sympathy >
  also : a declaration submitted to an assembly for adoption — see ,
 d. : the consonant tone or consonance in which a musical dissonance is resolved
 e. : a product of prosodic resolution
  < two short syllables forming the resolution of a long >
 f.
  (1) : the precision with which a television picture is or can be reproduced usually measured in terms of the number of lines that can be distinguished in a picture
  (2) : the minimum separation at which two targets can be distinguished by radar
4.
 a. : the quality of mind or spirit admitting or productive of resolution (as of problems) : decision of character :
 b. obsolete : firmness in opinion : assured knowledge :
5. : the point in a play or other work of literature at which the chief dramatic complication is worked out
Synonyms: see

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re-solution
\|rēsə|lüshən also -səl|yü-\ noun
Etymology: re- + solution

: the act of solving or dissolving again