Meaning & Definition of word "Solution"
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Solution
/səˈluːʃən/
noun:
- 1. A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
- Example: The team proposed a solution to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
- 2. A liquid mixture in which a substance (solute) is dissolved in another substance (solvent).
- Example: The chemist prepared a saline solution for the experiment.
- 3. The answer to a puzzle or problem, particularly in mathematics.
- Example: After hours of work, she finally found the solution to the math problem.
- 4. A resolution or conclusion reached after analysis.
- Example: The committee reached a solution after thorough discussion.
Etymology
From Latin 'solutio', meaning 'a loosening, a solution, explanation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
find a solution:
to discover a way to resolve a problem.
solution-oriented:
focused on resolving issues or challenges.
quick fix solution:
a temporary or immediate solution, often insufficient in the long term.
Related Words
resolve:
to find a solution or decide firmly on a course of action.
remedy:
a means of counteracting a problem or disease.
answer:
a response or solution to a question or problem.
Slang Meanings of solution
Meaning: fix
Example Sentence: We can find a quick fix for this network issue.
Meaning: band-aid solution
Example Sentence: That patch is just a band-aid solution; we need a real fix.