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 Let’s not blame the teachers without proposing any policy solutions or even bringing up the U-word. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 If a tool, hire or staffing model creates more management burden than relief, the leader has chosen the wrong solution for that stage. — Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The new platform isn’t a comprehensive solution for the AI safety debate, and is more of a way to contain problems that AI agents might cause. — Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 It was spearheaded by the United States and Britain and was an attempt to mediate a solution between the Rhodesian government and Black nationalist leaders. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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Noun
  • By comparison, strong fluid flows elongated the cells and caused DNA damage, a crucial control detail that explains why past experiments might have yielded misleading results.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The result is something that looks dressy with minimal effort but feels like your favorite pair of yoga pants.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • One natural answer is proportional representation of the town’s people.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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