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Prepositions with nouns

Resolution with prepositions

Resolution often takes to for determination and of for solving a problem.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with resolution?

Resolution to is used for determination, while resolution of refers to solving a problem. Resolution by introduces a method, and in resolution appears in formal or technical uses.

resolution to improve
resolution of the dispute
resolution by negotiation
high resolution in images

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
resolution to + verb

Showing determination

Use to before an infinitive to express a firm decision.

resolution to succeed
2
resolution of + problem

Solving something

Use of for the issue that is solved.

resolution of the conflict
3
resolution by + method

How something is resolved

By introduces the means or process.

resolution by mediation
4
resolution for + purpose

Formal plans or proposals

For can appear in political or organizational language.

a resolution for reform was passed

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
resolution to
Her resolution to continue inspired the team.
firm determination
resolution of
The resolution of the case took months.
solving a problem
resolution by
Resolution by arbitration saved time.
method of solving
resolution in
There was little improvement in resolution in the photo.
technical quality or detail
resolution for
The council approved a resolution for change.
formal proposal or intended purpose

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using to for solved problems

Use resolution of for a solved issue.

✕ resolution to the dispute ✓ resolution of the dispute

Confusing determination and solution

Resolution to expresses personal determination.

✕ his resolution of exercise daily ✓ his resolution to exercise daily

Overusing in

In is mainly technical with image quality.

✕ resolution in the problem ✓ resolution of the problem

Missing an article

Resolution often needs a determiner in countable uses.

✕ resolution of conflict took time ✓ the resolution of the conflict took time

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The peace talks led to the resolution ___ the crisis.
2. She showed great resolution ___ continue.
3. The issue was settled ___ mediation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between resolution to and resolution of?

Resolution to means determination. Resolution of means solving a problem.

Can resolution for be used?

Yes, especially for formal proposals or plans.

Is resolution in common?

It is mainly used in technical contexts such as image quality.

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