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solution
noun
The successful action of solving a problem
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səˈl(j)uːʃən
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noun
The successful action of solving a problem
“The solution took three hours”
noun
A method for solving a problem
“The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook”
noun
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
“They were trying to find a peaceful solution”
noun
The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
noun
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
“He used a solution of peroxide and water”
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The solution took three hours
The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
They were trying to find a peaceful solution
The answers were in the back of the book
He computed the result to four decimal places
He used a solution of peroxide and water
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