solution
səˈluː.ʃən
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Definition of solution - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
problem-solvinganswer to a problem or question
  • She found the solution to the math problem.
answer resolution
2.
chemistryTECH.homogeneous mixture of substancesTECH.
  • The salt dissolved in water forms a solution.
compound mixture
3.
mathematicsTECH.set of values satisfying an equationTECH.
  • The solution to the equation was x equals 5.
answer resolution result
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Expressions with solution

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solution that is not customized
The company offered a cookie-cutter solution to all its clients.
compromise option avoiding extremes
The committee chose a middle-of-the-road solution to satisfy everyone.
temporary fix that does not address underlying issues
The software update was just a band-aid solution to a deeper problem.
predefined way to solve a problem
He used a cookbook solution to fix the software bug.
idea or product made without a real need or problem
This gadget is just a solution in search of a problem.
improvised solution that is not durable
The software patch was a duct tape solution until a proper update was released.

Origin of solution

Latin, solutio (loosening)

Terms with solution included in their meaning

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problem-solving
solution to a problem or puzzle
fixv.
problem solving
resolve or find a solution to a problem
solvedadj.
problem fixed
no longer a problem or question, has a solution
problem-solving
process of finding a solution to a problem
home solution
cleaning product used for many surfaces and purposes
solution
find a solution to a problem
problem solving
understand or find a solution to a problem
decision-making
determine a course of action or solution

Examples of solution in a sentence

  • Finding a solution to the puzzle took hours.
  • The scientist prepared a solution of sugar in water.
  • A saline solution was used to clean the wound.
  • Finding the solution required complex calculations.
  • The solution was verified by the teacher.

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  1. French:solution, résolution, ...
  2. German:Lösung, chemische Lösung, ...
  3. Italian:soluzione, ...
  4. Spanish:solución, disolución, ...
  5. Portuguese:solução, composto, ...
  6. Chinese:解答, 溶液, ...
  7. Japanese:解答, 溶液, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلّ, مَحْلُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּתְרוֹן, תְּמִיסָה, ...
  10. Russian:решение, раствор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рішення, розчин, ...
  12. Hindi:समाधान, विलयन, ...
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