1. Finding a solution to a problem
   - resolution

1. Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
   "did you solve the problem?"
   - work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work 
2. Find the solution
   "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
   - resolve 
3. Settle, as of a debt
   "solve an old debt"
   - clear

See also: solution, solvent, solver

Type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, determination, determine, figure [N. Amer], finding, reckon, settle, square off, square up, understand, work out

Encyclopedia: Solve

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