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resolved

American  
[ri-zolvd] / rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. firm in purpose or intent; determined.

resolved British  
/ rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ, rɪˈzɒlvd /

adjective

  1. fixed in purpose or intention; determined

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Other Word Forms

  • resolvedly adverb
  • resolvedness noun
  • unresolved adjective
  • well-resolved adjective

Etymology

Origin of resolved

First recorded in 1490–1500; resolve + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Since then, more than 5,000 cases have been filed that are not part of either settlement and still need to be resolved.

From Los Angeles Times

In terms of next steps in the cases where the motions to strike have been resolved, the timeline for the potential release of documents remains murky.

From Salon

At the current rate, it could take decades for their claims to be resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal

Disruption to oil exports or damage to infrastructure would compound public anger that has been suppressed rather than resolved.

From BBC

That bet would be resolved shortly after the release of the jobs report on Mar. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal

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