# solver

/ˈsɑɫvɝ/ (US) · /sˈɒlvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/solver
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a person or a computer program that finds the answer to a difficult problem. You use this word when someone is very good at fixing tricky situations or puzzles.

For teachers: an individual or algorithmic process that identifies a solution to a complex problem or puzzle. Often used in technical contexts to describe software designed for specific computational tasks.

## Examples

- The math solver found the answer in seconds.
- After hours of debugging, the lead developer became the ultimate solver of the software crash issue.
- Modern logistics rely on sophisticated solvers that can calculate the most efficient delivery routes in real time, accounting for unpredictable traffic patterns and weather shifts.

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