solution

The solution is the method of solving a problem or the correct answer to a puzzle, problem or difficult situation.

(noun)

An example of solution is 4, which is the solution to the equation of 2+2.
An example of a solution is when you hire a taxi to get to work when your car breaks down.

See solution in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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
a breaking up or coming to an end; dissolution; break; breach
Med.
1. the termination of a disease
2. the crisis of a disease
3. a drug in solution; liquid medicine

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

See solution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.
b. The process of forming such a mixture.
The state of being dissolved.
a. The method or process of solving a problem.
b. The answer to or disposition of a problem.
Law Payment or satisfaction of a claim or debt.
The act of separating or breaking up; dissolution.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin solūtiō, solūtiōn-

Origin: , from solūtus

Origin: , past participle of solvere, to loosen; see solute

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