Opløsningen

Opløsningen is a Danish noun derived from the verb opløse, meaning to dissolve or to resolve. The definite singular form is opløsningen. The word has several related but distinct uses, depending on context.

In science and everyday language, opløsningen commonly means a chemical solution—a homogeneous mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent. It can also refer to the process of dissolving or the state of being dissolved, such as when a solid dissolves in a liquid. In medical and laboratory contexts, opløsning is used to describe fluids prepared for administration or experimentation.

In technology and media, opløsningen is widely used to denote display or image quality. In this sense, it refers to the resolution of a screen or image—the number of distinct pixels per area that determine sharpness and detail. Phrases such as skærmens opløsning (the screen’s resolution) are common in Danish.

In politics, administration, and law, opløsningen can mean a formal resolution adopted by a body such as a council, parliament, or organization. Such a resolution expresses a decision, stance, or course of action agreed upon by the voting members.

Culturally, the term may appear as a title or thematic element in Danish literature, film, or journalism, where it conveys ideas of solution, conclusion, or the act of resolving a situation. See also opløse, opløsbar, and related terms emphasizing dissolution and resolution.