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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These moments are opportunities for coaching and reinforcing a problem-solving mindset, helping your team grow stronger.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These tests all measure crows’ problem-solving skills.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
These artificial intelligence applications with human-like reasoning and problem-solving abilities are quickly becoming all the rage in corporate America.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Pull these solutions out and package them as standalone posts that serve a wider audience while showcasing your problem-solving abilities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025
These tests all measure crows’ problem-solving skills.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
These artificial intelligence applications with human-like reasoning and problem-solving abilities are quickly becoming all the rage in corporate America.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Pull these solutions out and package them as standalone posts that serve a wider audience while showcasing your problem-solving abilities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for problem-solving
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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