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Resolving

/rɪˈzɒlvɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To find a solution to a problem or to settle a dispute.

    "The team is focused on resolving the issues that have arisen during the project."
  2. 2

    To separate into constituent parts or to clarify.

    "The scientist is resolving the complex data into understandable results."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'resolving' originates from the Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen, release, or solve'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote the act of solving problems or disputes, reflecting a shift from physical release to abstract problem-solving.

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