solution
noun
so·lu·tion sə-ˈlü-shən 
1
a
: an action or process of solving a problem
b
: an answer to a problem : explanation
specifically : a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
2
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid
b
: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
especially : a single-phase liquid system
c
: the condition of being dissolved
3
: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity
Synonyms
- answer
- result
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Example Sentences
Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition. The solution is simple you need to spend less money. She made a solution of baking soda and water. a 40 percent saline solution He rinsed the contact lens with saline solution. the solution of sucrose in water See More
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Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2022 One possible solution would be to make satellite-internet service unnecessary. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The solution, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, is getting workers back at their desks. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Henry’s dire solution had been to sever England from the Roman church, create a new Church of England with himself at its head, and treat Catholics as enemies of the state. John Garth, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Wait at least 10 minutes before wiping the solution away. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Does etiquette provide any solution to this dilemma? Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 That solution will require much more work across society. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 Physicists, and especially theoretical physicists, would like to think that there is only one possible universe consistent with the fundamental laws of nature, like one unique solution to a crossword puzzle or a chair with only three legs. Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 10 Sep. 2022 One possible solution would be to make satellite-internet service unnecessary. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The solution, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, is getting workers back at their desks. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Henry’s dire solution had been to sever England from the Roman church, create a new Church of England with himself at its head, and treat Catholics as enemies of the state. John Garth, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 Wait at least 10 minutes before wiping the solution away. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Does etiquette provide any solution to this dilemma? Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 That solution will require much more work across society. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 Physicists, and especially theoretical physicists, would like to think that there is only one possible universe consistent with the fundamental laws of nature, like one unique solution to a crossword puzzle or a chair with only three legs. Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English solucion explanation, dispersal of bodily humors, from Anglo-French, from Latin solution-, solutio, from solvere to loosen, solve
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing solution
Kids Definition
solution
noun
so·lu·tion sə-ˈlü-shən
1
: the act or process of solving
His solution to the problem was to wait.
2
: an answer to a problem : explanation
The solution of the math problem is on the board.
3
: the act or process by which a solid, liquid, or gas is dissolved in a liquid
4
: a liquid in which something has been dissolved
a solution of sugar in water
Medical Definition
solution
noun
so·lu·tion sə-ˈlü-shən
1
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid
called also dissolution
b
: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
2
a
: a liquid containing a dissolved substance
an aqueous solution
b
: a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients soluble
c
: the condition of being dissolved
a substance in solution
solution
noun
as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem Synonyms & Similar Words
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- answer
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- finding
- determination
- conclusion
- clue
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