Meaning of the word solution in English

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solution

US /səˈluː.ʃən/

UK /səˈluː.ʃən/

a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

Example:

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We need to find a practical solution to this issue.

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The solution to the puzzle was surprisingly simple.

Synonym:

answer resolution key remedy fix

a liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent)

Example:

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The chemist prepared a saline solution.

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Add the powder to the water to create the solution.

Synonym:

mixture blend compound

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Related Word:

solute