solution

noun

so·lu·tion | \ sə-ˈlü-shən

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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Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition. The solution is simple you need to spend less money. She made a solution of baking soda and water. a 40 percent saline solution He rinsed the contact lens with saline solution. the solution of sucrose in water

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They city is seeking an additional 15 years to come up with a solution to the chloride pollution, which is likely caused by home water softeners. — USA TODAY, "Ink library, parking barnacles, lunar training grounds: News from around our 50 states," 9 July 2019 However, a number of solutions to establishing that value and redistributing it have been raised in the last few years. — Hanna Kozlowska, Quartz, "How much is your data worth?," 8 July 2019 Frank Miltenberger, Denver The USDA has stepped in its own poop coming up with an awfully cruel solution to mediate the overpopulation problem in Denver parks. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Rounding up geese from parks — cruel or beneficial? (7/7/19)," 7 July 2019 Sager said Hogsett is collecting data that will lead to long-term solutions. — James Briggs, Indianapolis Star, "Jim Merritt and Joe Hogsett say each other's to blame for renters' nightmares in Indianapolis," 3 July 2019 Back then, only a third of American families had electricity in their homes, and since those days, the company has adapted through the ever-changing environment of electrical solutions. — Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee's Standard Electric Supply Co. celebrates 100 years in business," 3 July 2019 Preserved inside a glass container filled with a solution of formaldehyde, the chunk of gray matter floats effortlessly, as though suspended in time. — Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, "How One Museum Is Giving a Voice to Former Mental Health Patients," 2 July 2019 But the issue is complex and liberal politicians like Sanders and Omar often come up with solutions without understanding key components of the problem. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, "Real World Economics: Student debt issue needs more study," 30 June 2019 The first summer after the fatal attack, the area is working to come up with a solution to the problem. — Colleen Cronin, PEOPLE.com, "1 Year After Deadly Great White Attack, 'Shark-Smart' Cape Cod Works to Prevent More Deaths," 28 June 2019

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