Resolver: meaning, definitions and examples

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resolver

 

[ rɪˈzɒlvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A resolver is a component responsible for mapping a domain name to an IP address. It plays a crucial role in the Domain Name System (DNS) by converting human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses.

Synonyms

converter, mapper, translator

Examples of usage

  • The resolver queried multiple DNS servers to find the IP address for the given domain name.
  • After configuring the resolver settings, the website started loading faster.
  • The resolver cache stores previously resolved domain names for quicker access.
Context #2 | Noun

conflict resolution

A resolver is a person or process that helps resolve conflicts or disputes between parties. This can involve mediation, negotiation, or arbitration to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Synonyms

arbiter, mediator, negotiator

Examples of usage

  • The HR department appointed a resolver to assist with the employee dispute.
  • The professional resolver facilitated a productive conversation between the conflicting parties.
  • The legal team acted as a resolver in the contractual disagreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "resolver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resolver

🇮🇳 हल करना

🇩🇪 lösen

🇮🇩 menyelesaikan

🇺🇦 вирішувати

🇵🇱 rozwiązywać

🇯🇵 解決する (かいけつする)

🇫🇷 résoudre

🇪🇸 resolver

🇹🇷 çözmek

🇰🇷 해결하다 (haegyeolhada)

🇸🇦 حل (ḥall)

🇨🇿 řešit

🇸🇰 riešiť

🇨🇳 解决 (jiějué)

🇸🇮 rešiti

🇮🇸 leysa

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტა (gadats'qveta)

🇦🇿 həll etmək

🇲🇽 resolver

Word origin

The term 'resolver' originated in the late 17th century from the verb 'resolve,' meaning to find a solution to a problem or dispute. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of resolving conflicts or mapping relationships, as seen in its modern usage in computer programming and conflict resolution contexts.

See also: irresolute, irresolvable, resoluteness, resolution, resolvability, resolve, resolving, unresolved.