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solution definition

so·lu·tion (sə lo̵̅o̅′s̸hən)

noun

    1. the act, method, or process of solving a problem
    2. the answer to a problem
    3. an explanation, clarification, etc. the solution of a mystery
    1. the act or process of dispersing one or more liquid, gaseous, or solid substances in another, usually a liquid, so as to form a homogeneous mixture; a dissolving
    2. the state or fact of being dissolved
    3. a homogeneous molecular mixture, usually a liquid, so produced
  3. a breaking up or coming to an end; dissolution; break; breach
  4. Med.
    1. the termination of a disease
    2. the crisis of a disease
    3. a drug in solution; liquid medicine

Etymology: ME solucion < OFr < L solutio < solutus: see solute

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solution Synonyms

solution

n.

  1. Explanation

    explication, resolution, clarification; see answer 2.

  2. Fluid

    suspension, aqueous material, water, solvent, chemical dissolvent, extract, sap, enzyme, juice; see also liquid.


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solution Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • equation: We show, however, that asymmetric states can be moving solutions of the partial differential equation.

Converse of object

  • deliver: We have the team to deliver a solution that is suitably different rather than simply different.

Adjective modifier

  • innovative: If you have found an innovative solution for your hall that you'd like to share with others, please contact Sandra Hogg.

Modifies a noun

  • provider: Solutions providers will move from the business-to-business to the consumer sector.

Noun used with modifier

  • software: Discount pharmacy which dr. with dvd practical software solutions.
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solution quotes

   My only solution for the problem of habitual accidents†is to stay in bed all day. Even then, there is always the chance that you will fall out.

-Benchley, Robert Charles

No perfect solution is, not merely in practice, but in principle, possible in human affairs, and any determined attempt to produce it is likely to lead to suffering, disillusionment and failure.

-Berlin, Sir Isaiah

   Underall theroofs ofthis distracted City isthenodus of a drama, not untragical, crowding towards solution.

-Carlyle,Thomas

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