Meaning & use
resolution
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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