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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Look for toys that facilitate early problem-solving, emotional regulation and expressive language.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Many creative endeavors are essentially problem-solving exercises, where each step reveals new possibilities and challenges.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
These skills include communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and a sense of responsibility.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As traditional career paths become less linear, the ability to package experience, insight and problem-solving into a digital business is increasingly relevant.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Many creative endeavors are essentially problem-solving exercises, where each step reveals new possibilities and challenges.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
These skills include communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and a sense of responsibility.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
As traditional career paths become less linear, the ability to package experience, insight and problem-solving into a digital business is increasingly relevant.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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 Feb. 2026.
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