solving
ˈsɔlvɪŋ
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Definition of solving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
problem-solvingprocess of finding a solution to a problem
  • Solving requires patience and critical thinking.
answer resolution solution
2.
mathematicsTECH.act of resolving a mathematical equationTECH.
  • Solving involves understanding algebraic principles.
resolution solution
3.
mysteryRareprocess of uncovering the answer to a mysteryRare
  • Solving can be thrilling for detectives.
resolution unraveling

Adjective

1.
process-relatedrelated to the process of finding answers
  • The solving techniques used in the experiment were innovative.
answering resolving
2.
problem-solvingRarecapable of finding solutions to problemsRare
  • She is known for her solving skills in complex cases.
addressing fixing resolving
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the act of determining a solution
Solving the equation was the key to the experiment's success.

Origin of solving

Latin, solvere (loosen, solve)

Terms with solving included in their meaning

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problem-solving
solution to a problem or puzzle
problem-solving
solve or address a problem or question
school
arithmetic calculations or problem-solving
fixv.
problem solving
resolve or find a solution to a problem
problem-solving
answer to a problem or question
problem-solving
find an answer to a problem or question
start solving
begin working on solving the problem
problem-solving
understand or solve something difficult

Examples of solving in a sentence

  • Effective solving often involves teamwork.
  • Solving requires patience and logical thinking.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of solving in exams.
  • Solving requires patience and attention to detail.
  • The art of solving is a detective's skill.
  • The solving process was documented thoroughly.

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  1. French:résolution, de résolution, ...
  2. German:Lösen, lösend, ...
  3. Italian:risoluzione, di risoluzione, ...
  4. Spanish:resolución, resolutivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolução, resolutivo, ...
  6. Chinese:解题, 与解决相关, ...
  7. Japanese:解決, 解決の, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلّ, حَلُولي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּתָּרוֹן, שֶׁקָּשׁוּר לְפִתָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:решение, решающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішення, процес вирішення, ...
  12. Hindi:समस्या-समाधान, समाधान से संबंधित, ...
solve
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Definition of solve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
problem-solvingfind an answer to a problem or question
  • She managed to solve the puzzle quickly.
figure out resolve work out
2.
crime investigationfind out the perpetrator or motive of a crime
  • The detective solved the mystery of the missing jewels.
crack resolve unravel
3.
debt resolutionsettle a debt or obligation
  • They solved their financial issues by budgeting.
clear resolve settle
4.
mathematicsTECH.find values of variables satisfying equationsTECH.
  • He solved the quadratic equation easily.
figure out resolve work out
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find solutions to difficult issues
She loves to problem-solve complex puzzles.

Origin of solve

Latin, solvere (to loosen)

Examples of solve in a sentence

  • They worked together to solve the issue.
  • The police finally solved the case of the stolen painting.
  • She solved the murder mystery with her sharp intuition.
  • They managed to solve the outstanding loan.
  • He solved his debt by negotiating with creditors.
  • She learned to solve linear equations in class.

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  1. French:résoudre, démêler, ...
  2. German:lösen, aufklären, ...
  3. Italian:risolvere, saldare, ...
  4. Spanish:resolver, descubrir, ...
  5. Portuguese:resolver, elucidar, ...
  6. Chinese:解决, 侦破, ...
  7. Japanese:解く, 突き止める, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلَّ, كَشَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְתֹּר, לִפְתּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:решать, раскрыть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розв'язувати, розкривати розкрити, ...
  12. Hindi:हल करना, खोज निकालना, ...

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