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

Establishing simple daily habits and weekly routines helps kids build independence in problem-solving and self-regulation. —Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025

Innovation is how Bezos keeps his company creative, alongside his candidates adapting problem-solving capabilities. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025

More than half also reported that their child plays with puzzles, blocks or other toys that build fine-motor and problem-solving skills. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025

Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for problem-solving

• absolving
• devolving
• dissolving
• evolving
• involving
• resolving
• revolving
• solving