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resolution

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/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/ · res-o-lu-tion

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

Meanings

nounformal

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

کسی کام کو کرنے یا نہ کرنے کا پختہ فیصلہ۔

فیصلہ

faisla

Synonyms

determinationdecisionintentعزمخود اعتمادیپختہ ارادہ

Antonyms

indecisionvacillationuncertaintyغیر فیصلہہچکچاہٹعدم یقین

Common Collocations

  • New Year's resolution
  • resolution of a problem
  • firm resolution

Example Sentences

Her resolution to exercise daily has inspired many.

اس کا روزانہ ورزش کرنے کا عزم بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔

Us ka rozana warzish karne ka azm bohat se logon ko mutasir karta hai.

He made a resolution to spend more time with his family.

اس نے اپنے خاندان کے ساتھ زیادہ وقت گزارنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne apne khandan ke sath zyada waqt guzarne ka faisla kiya.

The resolution of the issue took longer than expected.

مسئے کا فیصلہ متوقع سے زیادہ وقت لیا۔

Maslay ka faisla mutawaqqa se zyada waqt liya.

Easily Confused With

resolution:Though both words refer to a decision, 'resolution' often implies a commitment or strong intent.

Word Family

resolve
verbعزم کرنا
resolute
adjectiveپختہ عزم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'resolution' as 'resolute intention' to help with retention.

Visualize someone climbing a mountain, determined to reach the peak.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عزمِ وفا کر کے چلے ہم اپنے راستے، خود سے کیے گئے وعدے کم نہیں ہوتے۔

Azm-e-wafa kar ke chale hum apne raaste, Khud se kiye gaye waade kam nahin hote.

We walk our paths with the resolve of loyalty, Promises made to oneself are never less.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عزم کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Azm ka phal meetha hota hai.

The fruit of determination is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "resolutio" — a breaking up, loosening

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved in Middle English from Latin, where it referred to the act of breaking away or finding a solution.