resolving
rɪˈzɒlvɪŋ
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Definition of resolving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
problem solvingact of finding solutions to problems
  • The resolving of the issue took several hours.
settlement solution
2.
clarificationprocess of making something clear or understandable
  • The resolving of the image made the details visible.
clarification explanation

Adjective

1.
problem-solvingfinding a solution to a problem
  • The resolving committee worked tirelessly to address the issues.
addressing rectifying solving
2.
clarifyingin the process of becoming clear or settled
  • The resolving situation is improving with time.
clarifying settling
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ability of an optical instrument to distinguish small details clearly
The microscope's resolving power allows it to differentiate between two close dots.

Origin of resolving

Latin, resolvere (to loosen, release)

Terms with resolving included in their meaning

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advice direction
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or reaching a goal
resolution
process of resolving accounts or disputes
mathematics
act of resolving a mathematical equation
relationship
planned process of handling and resolving disagreements between people or groups
resolving fixing
resolve a problem or difficult situation successfully
resolving
acting to resolve differences
conflict resolution
the process of resolving a conflict
approach
focused on resolving issues effectively

Examples of resolving in a sentence

  • The team's focus was on resolving the technical issues.
  • The resolving of the conflict took several weeks.
  • The resolving of the mystery fascinated everyone.
  • The resolving team found a quick solution.
  • Her resolving nature made her a great leader.
  • The resolving conflict is showing signs of peace.

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  1. French:résolution, résolutif, ...
  2. German:Lösung, lösungsorientiert, ...
  3. Italian:risoluzione, risolutivo, ...
  4. Spanish:resolución, resolutivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolução, resolutiva, ...
  6. Chinese:处理, 解决问题的, ...
  7. Japanese:解決, 解決する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلّ, محل, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּתְרוֹן בְּעָיוֹת, מְיַישֵּׁב, ...
  10. Russian:решение, решающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішення, вирішальний, ...
  12. Hindi:समस्या-समाधान, समाधानकारी, ...
resolve
rɪˈzɒlv

Definition of resolve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
problem-solvingfind a solution to a problem or conflict
  • We need to resolve this issue quickly.
rectify settle solve
2.
decision-makingmake a firm decision to do something
  • She resolved to study harder this year.
decide determine

Noun

1.
motivationdetermination to achieve a goal
  • Her resolve to succeed was unshakeable.
determination resolution
2.
decision-makingdecision or determination made after consideration
  • The committee's resolve was to improve community services.
decision determination resolution
3.
governanceRareformal decision made by a groupRare
  • The committee passed a resolve to increase funding.
decision resolution
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decide firmly to do something after thinking carefully
They resolve upon starting a new project together.
make someone more determined to do something
Her speech helped stiffen his resolve to continue fighting.
find a solution to a disagreement
They worked hard to resolve a conflict between the two departments.
make someone less sure or determined about something
The criticism did not shake his resolve to continue.
settle conflicts or disputes
Mediation can help resolve differences between parties.
make one's determination stronger
She decided to strengthen her resolve to quit smoking.

Origin of resolve

Latin, resolvere (to loosen)

Examples of resolve in a sentence

  • The committee resolved to take action.
  • He resolved to quit smoking by the end of the month.
  • They resolved to improve their customer service.
  • The board resolved to implement the changes immediately.
  • They resolved to hold an annual meeting every June.
  • The application failed to resolve the hostname.

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  1. French:résoudre, détermination, ...
  2. German:lösen, Entschlossenheit, ...
  3. Italian:risolvere, determinazione, ...
  4. Spanish:resolver, determinación, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolver, determinação, ...
  6. Chinese:解决, 坚定意志, ...
  7. Japanese:解決する, 決意, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلَّ, إصرار, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַתֵּר, נְחִישׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:решать, решимость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішити, рішучість, ...
  12. Hindi:सुलझाना, दृढ़ संकल्प, ...
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