Solution Problem Səˈluːʃn Attempts Find Simple Quiz Page

• attempts to find a solution have failed.
• there's no simple solution to this problem.
• do you have a better solution?
• the solution to last week's quiz is on page 81.

solution

1. a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
• synonym answer
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• Attempts to find a solution have failed.
• There's no simple solution to this problem.
• Do you have a better solution?
2. an answer to a puzzle or to a problem in mathematics
• See related entries: Mathematical terminology
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/mathematical_terminology/solution_2
• The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81.
3. a liquid in which something is dissolved
• an alkaline solution
• saline solution
4. the process of dissolving a solid or gas in a liquid
• the solution of glucose in water

Extra Examples

• His plan does not offer a real solution to the problem.
• The UN representative stressed the urgency of a speedy solution.
• The industry needs to look for technological solutions to their problems.
• They were seeking an ultimate solution to the city’s traffic problem.
• a quick solution for dealing with the paper shortage
• aluminium ions in solution
• attempts to find a comprehensive political solution to the crisis
• carbon dioxide in solution
• Stomach ache can often be eased with an alkaline solution such as bicarbonate of soda.
• The doctor put compresses of saline solution on the worst burns.
• The solution to last week’s quiz is on page 81.
• There’s no simple solution to this problem.
• We need to make sure that it is a realistically workable solution.
• Will this lead to a peaceful solution of the conflict?

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solutio(n-), from solvere ‘loosen’.