A solutionto a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to usemilitary force.
...the ability to sort out simple, effective solutions to practical problems. [+ to]
Synonyms: answer, resolution, key, result More Synonyms of solution
2. countable noun
The solutionto a puzzle is the answer to it.
...the solution to crossword No. 19721. [+ to]
3. countable noun
A solution is a liquid in which a solid substance has been dissolved.
...a warm solution of liquid detergent.
Vitamins in solution are more affected than those in solid foods.
Synonyms: mixture, mix, compound, blend More Synonyms of solution
More Synonyms of solution
solution in British English
(səˈluːʃən)
noun
1.
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed. The constituents can be solids, liquids, or gases
2.
the act or process of forming a solution
3.
the state of being dissolved (esp in the phrase in solution)
4.
a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more components are present as small particles with colloidal dimension; colloid
a colloidal solution
5.
a specific answer to or way of answering a problem
6.
the act or process of solving a problem
7. mathematics
a.
the unique set of values that yield a true statement when substituted for the variables in an equation
b.
a member of a set of assignments of values to variables under which a given statement is satisfied; a member of a solution set
8.
the stage of a disease, following a crisis, resulting in its termination
9. law
the payment, discharge, or satisfaction of a claim, debt, etc
Word origin
C14: from Latin solūtiō an unloosing, from solūtus; see solute
solution in American English
(səˈluʃən)
noun
1.
a.
the act, method, or process of solving a problem
b.
the answer to a problem
c.
an explanation, clarification, etc.
the solution of a mystery
2.
a.
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
b.
the state or fact of being dissolved
c.
a homogeneous molecular mixture, usually a liquid, so produced
3.
a breaking up or coming to an end; dissolution; break; breach
4. Medicine
a.
the termination of a disease
b.
the crisis of a disease
c.
a drug in solution; liquid medicine
Word origin
ME solucion < OFr < L solutio < solutus: see solute
solution in Chemical Engineering
(səluʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) solutions
noun
(Chemical Engineering: General)
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.
When the solvent has dissolved as much solute as it can, it is a saturated solution.
A solution is a liquid or solid which is made by dissolving a solid, liquid, or gas in the pureliquid or solid.
saturated solution
COBUILD Collocations
solution
find a solution
ideal solution
long-term solution
obvious solution
practical solution
simple solution
Examples of 'solution' in a sentence
solution
No one in or out of politics had as yet devised effective solutions for many current problems.
Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995)
Part of the solution process seems to have already begun.
Christianity Today (2000)
Here is one solution to improve the coherence of the paragraph.
Bachmann, Susan (editor) & Barth, Melinda Between Worlds: A Reader, Rhetoric and Handbook (1995)
In this atmosphere the two countries worked out peaceful solutions to a number of old problems.
Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995)
The military solution is the worst of all.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yet there may be a surprising solution to these problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Each puzzle can be solved by logic and has a unique solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Stepping back from family conflict gives you space to find a solution.
The Sun (2013)
There is no obvious solution to this difficult question.
Andrew Bridgeford 1066: and the Hidden History of the Bayeux Tapestry (2004)
Is there a quick but effective solution?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In that sense there is rarely a pure military solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Voluntary codes of conduct agreed with service providers may be another solution to the problem.
The Sun (2010)
Knowing as much as you can about the problem is helpful in finding solutions.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
For that reason she is probably an indispensable part of any solution to the present crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Governments around the world need to find just and peaceful solutions to the conflicts which they have often caused.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We are not the one solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They demand easy answers and quick solutions when there are none and can't be.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In autumn and spring when the plants are not growing so strongly, use a liquid seaweed solution.
Stickland, Sue Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)
It was a bold move; yet it was a temporary fillip rather than a solution to the crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Large herbs in the herb garden should over come attacks: pick off dead leaves and feed the plant with liquid seaweed solution.
Stickland, Sue Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)
That said, the headline meeting is only part of a giant process of backstage meetings and working parties launched to find a global solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This would truly be a Great British compromise between housing crisis solution and respect for nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Both he and Jan were fully involved, tackling problems with often unique solutions.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
solution
British English: solution /səˈluːʃən/ NOUN
A solution to a problem is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
...a peaceful solution to the crisis.
American English: solution
Arabic: حَلّ
Brazilian Portuguese: solução
Chinese: 溶液
Croatian: rješenje
Czech: řešení
Danish: løsning
Dutch: oplossing
European Spanish: solución
Finnish: ratkaisu
French: solution
German: Lösung
Greek: λύση
Italian: soluzione
Japanese: 解決
Korean: 해법
Norwegian: løsning
Polish: rozwiązanie
European Portuguese: solução
Romanian: soluție
Russian: раствор
Latin American Spanish: solución
Swedish: lösning
Thai: ทางออก ทางแก้ปัญหา
Turkish: çözüm
Ukrainian: рішення
Vietnamese: cách giải quyết
All related terms of 'solution'
oral solution
An oral solution is a medicine in liquid form for drinking.
solution set
the roots or values satisfying a given equation or inequality , or a set of simultaneous equations or inequalities
buffer solution
a solution to which a salt of a weak acid or base has been added
Final Solution
the Nazi program for killing all Jews in German-controlled lands
ideal solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
rubber solution
a kind of rubber-based adhesive
saline solution
a solution of salt in water, esp one used medicinally or to keep contact lenses moist
simple solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
solid solution
a crystalline material in which two or more elements or compounds share a common lattice
alcoholic solution
An alcoholic solution is mixture of water and ethanol , used as a solvent .
ammonia solution
Chemistry ammonia (sense 2 )
colloidal solution
a mixture having particles of one component , with diameters between 10 −7 and 10 −9 metres , suspended in a continuous phase of another component. The mixture has properties between those of a solution and a fine suspension
Dakin's solution
a dilute solution containing sodium hypochlorite and boric acid, used as an antiseptic in the treatment of wounds
Dobell's solution
a solution of sodium borate , sodium bicarbonate , phenol , and glycerol , used as an astringent or antiseptic wash for the throat and nose
Fehling's solution
a blue solution of copper sulfate , Rochelle salt, and sodium hydroxide , used to test for the presence of a sugar, aldehyde , etc.
obvious solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
practical solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
Ringer's solution
a solution containing the chlorides of sodium , potassium , and calcium , used to correct dehydration and, in physiological experiments , as a medium for in vitro preparations
saturated solution
A saturated solution is a solution in which there is so much solute that if there was any more, it would not dissolve .
Benedict's solution
a chemical solution used to detect the presence of glucose and other reducing sugars . Medically, it is used to test the urine of diabetics
compromise solution
a solution to a problem reached by compromise
find a solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
heat of solution
the heat evolved or absorbed when one mole of a substance dissolves completely in a large volume of solvent
long-term solution
A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.
the Final Solution
the code name used by the Nazis to refer to the plan of mass murder of the Jews
isotonic sodium chloride solution
an aqueous solution of 0.9 percent sodium chloride , isotonic with the blood and tissue fluid, used in medicine chiefly for bathing tissue and, in sterile form, as a solvent for drugs that are to be administered parenterally to replace body fluids
truth set
the set of values that satisfy an open sentence , equation , inequality , etc, having no unique solution
buffer
A buffer is something that prevents something else from being harmed or that prevents two things from harming each other.
Chinese translation of 'solution'
solution
(səˈluːʃən)
n(c)
(to problem) 解决(決)方案 (jiějué fāng'àn) (个(個), gè)
(to crossword, riddle) 答案 (dá'àn)
(= liquid) 溶液 (róngyè)
1 (noun)
Definition
the act or process of solving a problem
the ability to sort out effective solutions to practical problems
Synonyms
answer
Simply marking an answer wrong will not help the student.
resolution
a peaceful resolution to the crisis
key
The key to success is to be ready from the start.
result
solving
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
unfolding
unravelling
clarification
I have written to the union asking for clarification of my position.
explication
his explication of the major concepts of modern physics
elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
2 (noun)
Definition
a mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed
a warm solution of liquid detergent
Synonyms
mixture
a mixture of spiced, grilled vegetables
mix
a magical mix of fantasy and reality
compound
Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.
blend
He makes up his own blends of flour.
suspension
solvent
emulsion
3 (noun)
Definition
the act or process of forming a solution
Synonyms
dissolving
melting
dissolution
disconnection
liquefaction
Additional synonyms
in the sense of blend
Definition
a mixture produced by blending
He makes up his own blends of flour.
Synonyms
mixture,
cross,
mix,
combination,
compound,
brew,
composite,
union,
fusion,
synthesis,
alloy,
medley,
concoction,
amalgam,
amalgamation,
meld,
mélange,
conglomeration,
admixture
in the sense of clarification
I have written to the union asking for clarification of my position.
Synonyms
explanation,
interpretation,
exposition,
illumination,
simplification,
elucidation
in the sense of compound
Definition
any combination of two or more parts, features, or qualities
Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.