| resolution | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. declaration, resolution, resolve | a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote. |
| ~ document, papers, written document | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature). |
| ~ declaration of independence | the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain. |
| ~ joint resolution | a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto). |
| n. (phenomenon) | 2. resolution, resolving power | the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together. |
| ~ physical phenomenon | a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy. |
| n. (attribute) | 3. firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve | the trait of being resolute.; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" |
| ~ trait | a distinguishing feature of your personal nature. |
| ~ self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-control, self-will, possession | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. |
| ~ steadiness | freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct.; "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" |
| ~ sturdiness | resoluteness evidenced by strength of character.; "sturdiness of moral principle" |
| ~ stiffness | firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action.; "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" |
| ~ bullheadedness, pigheadedness, self-will, obstinacy, obstinance, stubbornness | resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires. |
| ~ single-mindedness | characterized by one unified purpose. |
| ~ adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness | resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible. |
| ~ decisiveness, decision | the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose.; "a man of unusual decisiveness" |
| ~ determination, purpose | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" |
| ~ steadfastness | steadfast resolution. |
| n. (act) | 4. resolution, solving | finding a solution to a problem. |
| ~ determination, finding | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.; "the determination of molecular structures" |
| n. (cognition) | 5. closure, resolution, settlement | something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making.; "they finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure" |
| ~ deciding, decision making | the cognitive process of reaching a decision.; "a good executive must be good at decision making" |
| n. (cognition) | 6. resolution, resolving | analysis into clear-cut components. |
| ~ partitioning, breakdown | an analysis into mutually exclusive categories. |
| ~ factoring, factorisation, factorization | (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity. |
| ~ diagonalisation, diagonalization | changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal).; "the diagonalization of a normal matrix by a unitary transformation" |
| n. (phenomenon) | 7. resolution | (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture. |
| ~ computer science, computing | the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures. |
| ~ physical phenomenon | a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy. |
| n. (event) | 8. resolution | the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung). |
| ~ remission, subsidence, remittal | an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease).; "his cancer is in remission" |
| n. (communication) | 9. resolution | (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord. |
| ~ music | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner. |
| ~ musical harmony, harmony | the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords. |
| n. (communication) | 10. answer, resolution, result, solution, solvent | 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" |
| ~ statement | a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc.; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" |
| ~ denouement | the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work. |
| n. (act) | 11. resolution | a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner.; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions" |
| ~ decision, determination, conclusion | the act of making up your mind about something.; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" |
| strengthening | | |
| n. (event) | 1. strengthening | becoming stronger. |
| ~ transformation, shift, transmutation | a qualitative change. |
| n. (act) | 2. strengthening | the act of increasing the strength of something. |
| ~ step-up, increase | the act of increasing something.; "he gave me an increase in salary" |
| ~ concentration | strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material. |
| stabilized | | |
| adj. | 1. stabilised, stabilized | made stable or firm. |
| ~ stable | resistant to change of position or condition.; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" |
| stable | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. horse barn, stable, stalls | a farm building for housing horses or other livestock. |
| ~ augean stables | (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them. |
| ~ farm building | a building on a farm. |
| ~ livery stable | stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire. |
| ~ stall | a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed. |
| v. (social) | 2. stable | shelter in a stable.; "stable horses" |
| ~ animal husbandry | breeding and caring for farm animals. |
| ~ shelter | provide shelter for.; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people" |
| adj. | 3. stable | resistant to change of position or condition.; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" |
| ~ constant | steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection.; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" |
| ~ lasting, permanent | continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place.; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" |
| ~ unfluctuating, steady, firm | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall.; "stocks are still firm" |
| ~ lasting | lasting a long time without change.; "a lasting relationship" |
| ~ stabile | (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change. |
| ~ stabilised, stabilized | made stable or firm. |
| ~ steady | not subject to change or variation especially in behavior.; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer" |
| adj. | 4. stable | firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation.; "the economy is stable" |
| ~ sound | financially secure and safe.; "sound investments"; "a sound economy" |
| adj. | 5. stable | not taking part readily in chemical change. |
| ~ unreactive | (chemistry) not reacting chemically. |
| adj. | 6. stable | maintaining equilibrium. |
| ~ balanced | being in a state of proper equilibrium.; "the carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers" |
| adj. | 7. stable, static, unchanging | showing little if any change.; "a static population" |
| ~ unchangeable | not changeable or subject to change.; "a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm"; "the unchangeable seasons"; "one of the unchangeable facts of life" |
| strong | | |
| adj. | 1. strong | having strength or power greater than average or expected.; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man" |
| ~ rugged | sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring.; "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| ~ robust | sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction.; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial" |
| ~ beardown | with full strength.; "his beardown performance in the exhibition game" |
| ~ beefed-up | made greater or stronger.; "beefed-up sales efforts" |
| ~ brawny, hefty, sinewy, muscular, powerful | (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms" |
| ~ bullnecked | having a thick short powerful neck. |
| ~ bullocky | resembling a bullock in strength and power.; "thick bullocky shoulders" |
| ~ fortified | having something added to increase the strength.; "fortified wine" |
| ~ knockout, severe, hard | very strong or vigorous.; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow" |
| ~ industrial-strength, weapons-grade | extremely strong or concentrated or durable.; "industrial-strength detergent"; "weapons-grade salsa" |
| ~ ironlike | exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron.; "ironlike determination"; "ironlike nerves"; "ironlike discipline of the Marines" |
| ~ knock-down, powerful | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm.; "a knock-down blow" |
| ~ noticeable | readily noticed.; "a noticeable resemblance" |
| ~ reinforced, strengthened | given added strength or support.; "reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting" |
| ~ robust | strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity.; "the experiment yielded robust results"; "a robust faith" |
| ~ stiff | powerful.; "a stiff current"; "a stiff breeze" |
| ~ vehement | characterized by great force or energy.; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense" |
| ~ virile | characterized by energy and vigor.; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership" |
| ~ well-knit, well-set | strongly and firmly constructed.; "a well-knit argument"; "a well-knit theatrical production"; "well-knit athletes"; "a sailor short but well-set" |
| ~ toughened, tough | physically toughened.; "the tough bottoms of his feet" |
| adj. | 2. strong | not faint or feeble.; "a strong odor of burning rubber" |
| ~ intense | possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree.; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense" |
| adj. | 3. potent, strong | having or wielding force or authority.; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| adj. | 4. potent, stiff, strong | having a strong physiological or chemical effect.; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea"; "a stiff drink" |
| ~ effective, effectual, efficacious | producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect.; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law" |
| ~ fertile | capable of reproducing. |
| ~ equipotent | having equal strength or efficacy. |
| ~ multipotent | able to many things.; "multipotent drugs" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| adj. | 5. impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with.; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection" |
| ~ invulnerable | immune to attack; impregnable.; "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs" |
| adj. | 6. solid, strong, substantial | of good quality and condition; solidly built.; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings" |
| ~ sound | in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay.; "a sound timber"; "the wall is sound"; "a sound foundation" |
| adj. | 7. strong | of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection.; "`sing' is a strong verb" |
| ~ grammar | the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics). |
| ~ irregular | contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice.; "irregular hiring practices" |
| adj. | 8. hard, strong | being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content.; "hard liquor" |
| ~ alcoholic | characteristic of or containing alcohol.; "alcoholic drinks" |
| adj. | 9. strong, warm | freshly made or left.; "a warm trail"; "the scent is warm" |
| ~ fresh | recently made, produced, or harvested.; "fresh bread"; "a fresh scent"; "fresh lettuce" |
| adj. | 10. firm, strong | strong and sure.; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope" |
| ~ forceful | characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical).; "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace" |
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