Meaning & Definition of Solution in English

1. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

• Frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

• "He used a solution of peroxide and water"

2. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• "They were trying to find a peaceful solution"

• "The answers were in the back of the book"

• "He computed the result to four decimal places"

3. A method for solving a problem

• "The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"

4. The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

5. The successful action of solving a problem

• "The solution took three hours"