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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In more extreme cases, the only solution is to re-grout the tile. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Clean Dirty Grout," 5 Dec. 2018 This is not just a problem for women, and the solution is working with women and men. — Sally Holmes, Marie Claire, "Angelina Jolie Is Fighting the Social Stigma Faced by Survivors of Sexual Violence," 4 Dec. 2018 Maybe then, the solution is to redefine the connotations of contouring. — Sandra Song, Teen Vogue, "How I Stopped Believing the Contouring Myths That Are Constantly Directed at Asian Women," 30 Nov. 2018 Minneapolis 2040 believes the solution is simply more: more construction, more high-rises, and more triplexes. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Here’s what a plan to tackle climate change, density, and affordability looks like," 27 Nov. 2018 The more hydrogen ions present, the more acidic the solution will be, and the lower the pH. — SELF, "What Even Is Alkaline Water and Is It Really Better Than Regular Water?," 6 Sep. 2018 After all, if a product isn't getting rave reviews, maybe the solution is to re-work the formula instead of simply duping fans. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, "The Shady World of Online Beauty Reviews," 23 Nov. 2018 One solution is to have a roster of everyone’s strengths and take inventory of what is missing, using it to guide the organization’s hirinc. — Diya Khanna, The Seattle Times, "Would you hire me if you were blindfolded?," 20 Nov. 2018 One solution is to make an 8 a.m. reservation for the Disney Junior character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine and leave the restaurant before the park opens at 9 a.m.. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Get on Any Disney World Ride in 30 Minutes or Less," 8 Nov. 2018

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