Word of the Day
December 27, 2019
Resolution
A firm decision to do or not to do something; a formal expression of opinion or intention agreed upon by an official body; the quality of being resolute or determined.
From Latin 'resolutio' meaning 'a loosening, solution,' from 'resolvere' meaning 'to loosen, undo, settle.' The sense of 'firmness of purpose' developed in the 16th century.
Usage Examples
- His New Year's resolution to read more books led him to complete 52 novels by December.
- The founding fathers' resolution to establish a republic based on individual liberty shaped the American experiment.
- With resolution and persistence, she transformed her fear of public speaking into confident presentations.
From the Show
The concept of resolution wove through the December 27th Liberty Toastmasters special as members shared their commitments for the new decade, from Hugh Curley’s determination to overcome limitations to Brad Beck’s vision for his best decade ever.