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   So·lu·tion

   /səˈlo͞oSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation: "there are no easy solutions to financial and marital problems"
   • ▪ the correct answer to a puzzle: "the solution to this month's crossword" Similar answerresultresolutionway outpanaceakeyformulaguidecluepointerglossexplanationexplicationclarificationinterpretationelucidationexposition
   • ▪ products or services designed to meet a particular need: "we are an internet marketing firm specializing in e-commerce solutions" Similar servicesworkresource(s)programprovisionofferproposalscompetenceoutputdeliverablesproductsmerchandisewaresgoods
   • 2. a liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent): "a solution of ammonia in water" Similar mixturemixblendcompoundsuspensiontinctureinfusionemulsioncolloidgelfluidaerosol
   • ▪ the process or state of being dissolved in a solvent: "gum tragacanth in solution is best used thinly on paper"
   • 3. the action of separating or breaking down; dissolution: archaic "the solution of British supremacy in South Africa"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solutio(n-), from solvere ‘loosen’ (see solve).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › solutionSolution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. “they were trying to find a peaceful solution ”. synonyms: answer, resolution, result, solvent. see more. noun. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. synonyms: root. see more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsolution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Check pronunciation: solution. Definition of solution noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · A solution is a liquid or solid which is made by dissolving a solid, liquid, or gas in the pure liquid or solid. A solution which does not dissolve any more solute is described as being supersaturated.

5. www.britannica.com › science › solution-chemistrySolution | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   Mar 26, 2024 · solution, in chemistry, a homogenous mixture of two or more substances in relative amounts that can be varied continuously up to what is called the limit of solubility. The term solution is commonly applied to the liquid state of matter, but solutions of gases and solids are possible.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SOLUTION. 1. a [count] : something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem. Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition. The solution is simple/obvious: you need to spend less money.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › solutionSOLUTION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of solution – Learner’s Dictionary. solution. noun [ C ] uk / səˈluːʃ ə n / us. solution noun [C] (ANSWER) Add to word list. B1. the answer to a problem: There's no easy solution to this problem. Fewer examples. He furrowed his brow as he struggled to think of a solution.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americansolution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable] solution (to something) a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation synonym answer Attempts to find a solution have failed. There's no simple solution to this problem. Do you have a better solution? Want to learn more?