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(noun) finding a solution to a problem |
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Synonyms: solving |
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Related Words: determination, finding |
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(noun) analysis into clear-cut components |
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Synonyms: resolving |
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Related Words: breakdown, diagonalization, factoring, factorisation, factorization, partitioning |
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(noun) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote |
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Synonyms: declaration, resolve |
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Related Words: Declaration of Independence, document, joint resolution, papers, written document |
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(noun) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord |
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Related Words: harmony, musical harmony |
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(noun) (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture |
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Related Words: physical phenomenon |
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(noun) something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences" |
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Synonyms: settlement |
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Related Words: deciding, decision making |
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(noun) the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together |
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Synonyms: resolving power |
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Related Words: physical phenomenon |
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(noun) the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" |
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Synonyms: firmness, resoluteness, resolve |
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Related Words: adamance, bullheadedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, obduracy, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, purpose, self-command, self-control, self-will, single-mindedness, steadfastness, stubbornness, trait, unyieldingness, willpower |
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(noun) a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" |
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Synonyms: answer, result, solution |
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Related Words: denouement, statement |
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