“solution”

Definitions

• noun

  a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

  Synonyms: action, adaptation, allegorization, answer, arrangement, artifice, blend, clarification, colliquation, compound, conclusion, contrivance

  • Example:“He used a solution of peroxide and water.”

• noun

  a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

  Synonyms: answer, result, resolution, solvent

  • Example:“They were trying to find a peaceful solution.”
  • Example:“The answers were in the back of the book.”

• noun

  a method for solving a problem

  • Example:“The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook.”

• noun

  the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

  Synonyms: root

• noun

  the successful action of solving a problem

  • Example:“The solution took three hours.”