Betekenis van resolution In het Nederlands

• 0 an official decision that is made after a group or organization has voted:

  • to approve/adopt a resolution

  • [ + to infinitive ] The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to developing nations.

  • [ + to infinitive ] I made a resolution to give up chocolate.

• 1 determination:

  • He showed great resolution in facing the robbers.

• 2 the act of solving or ending a problem or difficulty:

  • a successful resolution to the crisis

• 3 the ability of a microscope, or a television or computer screen, to show things clearly and with a lot of detail:

  • a high/low resolution image

• 4 the act of separating or being separated into clearly different parts:

  • the resolution of oil into bitumen and tar

• 5 the act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation:

  • [ C ] Negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis.

• 6 a formal statement of decision or opinion:

  • The chairing officer called for a vote on the resolution.

  • [ + to infinitive ] I made a New Year’s resolution to lose ten pounds.

• 7 a formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote:

  • approve/adopt a resolution Shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voting share.

  • pass a resolution The first UN resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members of the council.

  • Any investor who owns $2,000 of stock for a year can file a shareholder resolution.

  • a draft resolution

• 8 the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement:

  • resolution to sth There was a successful resolution to the problem.

  • The group wants to bring about a resolution to the situation but the money owing is substantial.

  • a swift/peaceful/early resolution

• 9 used for talking about how clearly a computer or television screen shows images:

  • If your monitor supports a higher screen resolution, switch to those choices.