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 Rivian’s solution is to imbue the office with a sense of adventure, leveraging Atlanta’s renowned urban treescape. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The other part of the solution is that the trust must be operated in a fashion commensurate with its purposes. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The frame can be wiped down with a soap and water solution and the cushions can be spot cleaned if needed. Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 Sok's perspective is that the best solutions are created by people with lived experience. Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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Noun
  • Kawaguchi said Honda’s overall first quarter results were very healthy, thanks partly to a favorable exchange rate.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Dolan and her collaborators do a good job smoothing over the presentation of a fairly janky, formulaic concept, to results that are entertaining enough.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Although the film doles out answers, there is some economical hand-waving about why the neighborhood has power and running water for so long.
    William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The part that would have given the person who got screened out a right to an answer is sixteen months away.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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