See solution in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
the act, method, or process of solving a problem
the answer to a problem
an explanation, clarification, etc.: the solution of a mystery
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
the state or fact of being dissolved
a homogeneous molecular mixture, usually a liquid, so produced
a breaking up or coming to an end; dissolution; break; breach
Med.
the termination of a disease
the crisis of a disease
a drug in solution; liquid medicine
See solution in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sə-lo͞oˈshən)
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.