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solution

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //səˈɫuʃən// UK //səlˈuːʃən// so·lu·tion Archaic General-service

n. the answer to a problem or a way to fix a difficult situation. You look for this when you need to make things work again.

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


SIMPLE

We need to find a solution to this problem.

CONTEXTUAL

The team brainstormed for hours before finally agreeing on a practical solution to the software bug.

COMPLEX

While the proposed treaty offered a temporary solution to the border dispute, diplomats warned that underlying economic tensions would require a more comprehensive settlement.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō. Compare solve, -tion.

Usage

Typically takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'of' or 'for' when specifying the problem being solved.

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