Meaning & use

resolution

noun·Academic

A firm decision to do or not do something, or the satisfying conclusion of a problem or story.

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Her New Year's resolution was to read one new book every month.

The novel's resolution ties together every subplot introduced in the first chapter.

A note on using this word

Resolution can describe a personal commitment, a formal vote, or the ending of a story, so context is essential.

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