problem-solving

noun

: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem
Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't figure out what to do.
problem-solving skills

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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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