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

Examples of problem-solving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event will combine both physical and mental drills designed to test overall fitness, endurance, and problem-solving abilities under pressure. —Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026

These include software engineering, cybersecurity, and systems architecture, where precision and problem-solving matter more than visibility. —Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

As automation takes over more procedural and repetitive tasks, employers increasingly value skills such as judgment, adaptability, communication and problem-solving – capabilities best developed through hands-on experiences. —Michael Hansen, Fortune, 15 May 2026

In March, Sharon Ofek, a superintendent in Carmel, California, praised the software’s math lessons for teaching problem-solving skills rather than memorization of formulas. —Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026

Rhymes for problem-solving

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