solution
so·lu·tion
noun \sə-ˈlü-shən\Definition of SOLUTION
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
Examples of SOLUTION
- 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
Origin of SOLUTION
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
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