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 Bringing those strengths together earlier and more deliberately could help turn promising research into solutions that protect our natural resources, strengthen our economy and create opportunities far beyond our region. — Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Much of the rest of this might seem to be repetitive, but that’s only because this has been a multi-week dilemma, absent a multi-week solution. — Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 One possible solution, Greene suggested, would be a notification system allowing No Kings to notify Meta when major events are planned so the company can prepare. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 Oil is down for a second day on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Iran war. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  • Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Grocery stores in several European countries are dealing with incidents affecting refrigerator and freezer systems that appear to be the results of cyberattacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • The researchers further found that UQ-DAAAM improved the accuracy of answers to questions about objects, their locations, and when the robot last encountered them.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Not knowing the answer could be the most useful part of today’s lesson.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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