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res

/rɛs/

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The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

Examples :

"The committee authorised the reservation of funds."

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Something that is withheld or kept back.

Examples :

"Because of his poor performance, there was a res in his paycheck; the manager withheld a portion until he improved. "

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(often in the plural) A limiting qualification; a doubt.

Examples :

"I have reservations about your intentions."

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A tract of land set apart by the US government for the use of a Native American people; Indian reservation (compare Canadian reserve).

Examples :

"My grandfather grew up on the res, and he often shares stories about life there. "

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An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.

Examples :

"I have a hotel reservation in the name of Mr Smith."

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The area which separates opposing lanes of traffic on a divided motorway or dual carriageway; see also central reservation.

Examples :

"A vehicle crashed through the central reservation into the path of oncoming traffic."

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The setting aside of a certain percentage of vacancies in government institutions for members of backward and underrepresented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe).

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A place where anything is kept in store

Examples :

"The school's res houses all the art supplies. "

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A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Examples :

"The city's growing population depends on the res for its drinking water. "

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A small intercellular space, often containing resin, essential oil, or some other secreted matter.

Examples :

"The botanist carefully examined the leaf section under the microscope, searching for res filled with fragrant essential oils. "

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A supply or source of something.

Examples :

"The library is a great res of information for students. "

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A species that acts as host to a zoonosis when it is not causing acute illness in other susceptible species.

Examples :

"While the squirrels in the park appear healthy, they are often a res for Lyme disease, carrying the bacteria and infecting ticks, which then transmit it to humans and dogs. "

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The place where one lives; one's home.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Sarah was happy to return to her res and relax. "

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A building used as a home.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, I was happy to return to my res and relax. "

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The place where a corporation is established.

Examples :

""For tax purposes, the company's res is located in Delaware." "

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The state of living in a particular place or environment.

Examples :

"The polar bear's res in the Arctic is threatened by melting ice. "

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Accommodation for students at a university or college.

Examples :

"Many students choose to live in res because it's close to campus and a great way to meet people. "

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The place where anything rests permanently.

Examples :

"While searching for a lost earring, she realized the only possible res for it was the bottom of the washing machine. "

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Subsidence, as of a sediment

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the gardener noticed a slight res of the soil near the flower bed. "

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That which falls to the bottom of liquors; sediment; also, refuse; residuum.

Examples :

"After brewing the strong coffee, a dark res remained at the bottom of the pot. "

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A strong will, determination.

Examples :

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, her res pushed her to complete her degree. "

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The state of being resolute.

Examples :

"His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish."

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A statement of intent, a vow

Examples :

"Despite the challenges, she made a res to finish her degree. "

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The act of discerning detail.

Examples :

"The detective's res in noticing the small inconsistencies in the suspect's story ultimately led to solving the case. "

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(computing, photography) The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch).

Examples :

"Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance."

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The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed.

Examples :

"The higher the image's res, the sharper the details appear when you zoom in. "

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The process of determining the meaning of a symbol or address; lookup.

Examples :

"name resolution"

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The act or process of solving; solution.

Examples :

"the resolution of an equation"

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A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

Examples :

"The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority."

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The separation of the constituent parts (of a spectrum etc).

Examples :

"The res of the colors in the rainbow shows distinct hues. "

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The degree of fineness of such a separation.

Examples :

"The high res of the microscope allowed the scientist to clearly see the individual bacteria. "

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Progression from dissonance to consonance; a chord to which such progression is made.

Examples :

"The pianist practiced the difficult passage, aiming for a satisfying res at the end of the phrase that would resolve the built-up tension. "

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The moment in which the conflict ends and the outcome of the action is clear.

Examples :

"After the judge announced the verdict, the res was clear: the defendant was found not guilty. "

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In a pathological process, the phase during which pathogens and damaged tissues are removed by macrophages.

Examples :

"During the resolution phase of the infection, the res saw macrophages effectively clear the remaining bacteria and cellular debris from the wound. "

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To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.

Examples :

"While not literally raising the dead, a defibrillator can res a heart that has stopped beating, bringing life back to the patient. "

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To restore to a working state.

Examples :

"After the power outage, the IT technician had to res the server to get the network back online. "

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To bring back to view or attention; reinstate.

Examples :

"After a system update, the IT department had to res my access to the company's shared drive. "

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The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

Examples :

"While religious texts speak of Jesus' res, medical science focuses on preventing death rather than achieving it. "

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Bodysnatching

Examples :

"Historical accounts sometimes mention "res" occurring in the 19th century, when grave robbers would steal bodies for medical research. "

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A base of Russian espionage operations within a foreign country.

Examples :

"During the Cold War, the Soviet embassy in Washington D.C. often served as a res for KGB activities aimed at gathering intelligence about the United States. "

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