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solution

noun

sə-ˈlü-shən

Definition of solution

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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution Toyota has been aggressively working on solid-state battery solutions. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The only possible solution is for both nurse and patient to wrap themselves in mylar and wait it out. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Even though the bill does not prescribe a solution for replenishing Social Security, sponsors have struggled to win support. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 If that disputed relief materializes, officials say the district’s cash could last until April, providing additional runway to identify longer-term solutions. — Chaewon Chung updated August 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution

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The company's agentic security platform delivered great results as enterprises looked to protect against rogue AI agents.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
On the pitch, Chelsea is hoping to convert years of spending into results.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Senior tight end Ryan Wynn was the Panthers’ answer to Konkey.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements, Anthropic had said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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