Definition of problem-solving
: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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