solution

so·lu·tion | \ sə-ˈlü-shən

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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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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 on the Web Ng, a former candidate for the sheriff’s office, said information and police training is a key component of the solution. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "East Side town hall takes on criminal justice reform and preventing police brutality," 27 June 2020 But Freedom Neighborhood organizers had a solution for that: human shields. — Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner, "Toppling attempt led by Harvard student ends after confrontation with statue defenders," 26 June 2020 Faced with problems like those in Milwaukee, the businesses — with the help of the mayor and philanthropic groups — literally sat at a table to find a solution. — jsonline.com, "Fannie Lou Hamer's declaration 'I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired' is still a rally cry for Black people in Milwaukee," 25 June 2020 Despite her disappointment in Wednesday's procedural vote, McSally vowed to continue working with both sides of the aisle to find a solution. — Cleo Krejci, The Arizona Republic, "At odds over police reform bill, Sinema and McSally say more bipartisan cooperation needed," 25 June 2020 The launch is another development in the race to find a scientific solution to the pandemic. — Cnn's Nada Altaher And Shawn Deng, CNN, "UAE and China launch Phase 3 clinical trial in humans for Covid-19 vaccine," 24 June 2020 This time, Ohanian isn’t endeavoring to find a solution himself. — Eric Newcomer, Fortune, "Racism is rampant on Reddit, and its editors are in open revolt," 20 June 2020 The cool thing about this enigma is that only two possible answers can fill each blank: zero and one—and each grid has a sole solution. — Popular Science, "These sudoku puzzles only use 1s and 0s. Can you crack them?," 19 June 2020 Chrissy Teigen has the perfect solution for anyone who has forgotten that Father's Day is right around the corner. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, "Watch Chrissy Teigen hilariously 'save' Father's Day in John Legend's upcoming ABC special," 19 June 2020

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2 Jul 2020

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solution. Accessed 3 Jul. 2020.

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solution

noun

English Language Learners Definition of solution

: something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem

: the act of solving something

: a correct answer to a problem, puzzle, etc.

See the full definition for solution in the English Language Learners Dictionary

solution

so·lu·tion | \ sə-ˈlü-shən

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Kids Definition of solution

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

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Medical 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 dissolution

b : a homogeneous mixture formed by this process

2a : a liquid containing a dissolved substance an aqueous solution

b : a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients soluble

c : the condition of being dissolved a substance in solution

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