Definition of solution
1a
: an action or process of solving a problem
b
: an answer to a problem : explanation
specifically
: a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
2a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid
b
: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
especially
: a single-phase liquid system
c
: the condition of being dissolved
3
: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity
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