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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Crafted from soft, washable fabric and featuring removable wheels, this sturdy toy is a wonderful way to help your little one get started on their problem-solving adventures.
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Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
Memory, focus, reaction time, and problem-solving skills all reveal how sharp—or sluggish—your brain may be.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Third parties, which are usually based on fringe views or a sense of grievance, are vehicles for ideologues, provocateurs and contrarians whose appeal is as limited as their problem-solving skills.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The difficult conversations inherent to collaboration can be avoided — but employees don’t get the chance to work through a challenge and grow their communication and problem-solving skills.
—Frank Nagle, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
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Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
Memory, focus, reaction time, and problem-solving skills all reveal how sharp—or sluggish—your brain may be.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Third parties, which are usually based on fringe views or a sense of grievance, are vehicles for ideologues, provocateurs and contrarians whose appeal is as limited as their problem-solving skills.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The difficult conversations inherent to collaboration can be avoided — but employees don’t get the chance to work through a challenge and grow their communication and problem-solving skills.
—Frank Nagle, Fortune, 19 Nov. 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 5 Dec. 2025.
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