Definition of solution
1a : an action or process of solving a problemb : 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 solidb : a homogeneous mixture formed by this process; especially : a single-phase liquid systemc : the condition of being dissolved
3 : a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity
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Examples of solution in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of solution from the Web
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Dr. Randy Brinson, president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, agrees that a physical wall is only part of the solution.
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Farmers are working with Fonterra and other companies to find solutions to the environmental impact. ‘
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With no federal regulations dictating how long-term care centers should handle offenders, solutions vary state to state.
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The Army Corps and state officials began a three-year study of back bay flooding in December in New Jersey that seeks cost-effective solutions that can be replicated elsewhere.
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Yik Yak’s image problems seemed to stem from its reliance on anonymous posts and the few solutions that were available to curtail racist, sexist, aggressive or threatening language.
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The system has evolved from the multibillion-dollar effort triggered by President Ronald Reagan’s 1983 push for a solution to ballistic missile threats.
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Jacobs said those short-term solutions are starting to sound like excuses.
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A letter to Norwood Park Township in April describing the parents' plight brought an unexpected solution.
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Origin and Etymology of solution
Middle English solucion explanation, dispersal of bodily humors, from Anglo-French, from Latin solution-, solutio, from solvere to loosen, solve
SOLUTION Defined for English Language Learners
solution
playDefinition of solution for English Language Learners
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: something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem
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: the act of solving something
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: a correct answer to a problem, puzzle, etc.
SOLUTION Defined for Kids
solution
playDefinition of solution for Students
1 : the act or process of solving His solution to the problem was to wait.
2 : an answer to a problem : explanation The solution of the math problem is on the board.
3 : the act or process by which a solid, liquid, or gas is dissolved in a liquid
4 : a liquid in which something has been dissolved a solution of sugar in water
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of solution
1a: 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—called also dissolutionb: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
2a: a liquid containing a dissolved substance an aqueous solutionb: a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients solublec: the condition of being dissolved a substance in solution
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