solution

noun

sə-ˈlü-shən How to pronounce solution (audio)
Definition of solutionnext
as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution Dimaag’s solution comprises batteries and control software that work with devices that switch electricity from AC to DC called rectifiers. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Salim Omar was promoted to CFO of Peraton, a provider of national security solutions. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The rise of more satellite constellations in low-Earth orbit has even created new opportunities for independent navigation solutions. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Many are turning to more affordable Chinese AI solutions to reduce those costs. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  1. result
  2. answer
Noun
  • On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The chip sell-off also come despite strong results from ASML.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • After careful physical analysis of six ancient princesses buried beneath the pyramids at Dahshur, researchers now have an answer.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • After the Heat sent four players and a haul of draft capital to the Bucks to land Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis this offseason, Antetokounmpo, 31, will finally get his answer.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
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