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 Perry identified the point guard position as one of his top priorities, but Schroder might be considered more of a stopgap solution than a long-term answer. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025 While a solution was put in place, Gastonia’s mayor, a city council member and local advocates say that having the cooling station outdoors is less than acceptable. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025 Things eventually click into place when the questions have been addressed and solutions worked out. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Importantly, the polymer materials dissolve in standard conservation solutions, allowing future removal of the mask without damaging the original work. ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for solution
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Noun
  • If the answers point to gaps in consistency, efficiency or visibility, AI can help—but only if it’s purposefully introduced.
    Casey Marquette, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The obvious answer to the theme of this collection, then, is history.
    Literary Hub June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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  • The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
  • The state police and Correction and Community Services’ Office of Special Investigations probes any in-custody death that isn’t the result of natural causes, Whittaker said.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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