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 The beginning of a solution, Zionism’s dismantling, requires a more granular understanding of its founding logic. Book Marks october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025 The novel solution is designed to tackle the common challenge of ensuring a reliable power supply in places far from existing infrastructure, such as open-air music festivals, crisis zones, and remote scientific expeditions. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025 Rick Bailey, a Johnson County commissioner, said Thursday that the agreement with Fort Worth is not a long-term solution to the county’s dog dumping problem. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 The solution is to run the ball better. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  • Well, the answer isn't so simple.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • That's the result of Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal to pass a stopgap funding bill.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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