Goal and Resolution

Goal

Goal noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Resolution and goal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resolution" instead a noun "Goal".

Nearby Words: goalless, goalie

Resolution noun - A position arrived at after consideration.

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Goal and resolution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goal" instead a noun "Resolution".

good	good goal	good resolution
clear	clear goal	clear resolution
specific	specific goal	specific resolution
true	true goal	true resolution
Other adjectives: reasonable, obvious, actual, entire, real, successful, big, personal, ultimate, new, major, immediate, possible, final, apparent, highest, eventual, different, higher, overall.

There is no specific goal to be achieved or mission to be carried out, and no real dramatic resolution.

Source: Film / Twelve O'Clock High
The main character's goal in Naruto is finding a peaceful resolution to the ancient ideological conflict between two dominant ninja clans, Uchiha and Senju.

Source: Reconcile the Bitter Foes
At certain points (before the duel, after mutual shots) the parties could, through their aides, reach a peaceful resolution - a duel's main goal was to resolve a conflict in an honorable manner.

Source: Showdown at High Noon

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