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solution

 

[ səˈluːʃn ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A solution is a value or set of values that satisfy an equation or inequality, making it true when substituted into the equation.

Synonyms

answer, resolution, result

Examples of usage

  • The solution to the equation x + 2 = 5 is x = 3.
  • She found a solution to the system of equations by graphing.
Context #2 | Noun

problem-solving

A solution is a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Synonyms

answer, fix, resolution

Examples of usage

  • Their compromise was a solution to the conflict.
  • The best solution to this issue is to communicate openly.
Context #3 | Noun

liquid mixture

In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

Synonyms

blend, compound, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The sugar dissolved in water to form a solution.
  • This solution has a concentration of 10% salt.

Translations

Translations of the word "solution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solução

🇮🇳 समाधान

🇩🇪 Lösung

🇮🇩 solusi

🇺🇦 рішення

🇵🇱 rozwiązanie

🇯🇵 解決 (かいけつ)

🇫🇷 solution

🇪🇸 solución

🇹🇷 çözüm

🇰🇷 해결 (haegyeol)

🇸🇦 حل

🇨🇿 řešení

🇸🇰 riešenie

🇨🇳 解决方案 (jiějué fāng'àn)

🇸🇮 rešitev

🇮🇸 lausn

🇰🇿 шешім

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 həll

🇲🇽 solución

Etymology

The word 'solution' comes from the Latin word 'solutio', meaning a loosening or unbinding. It was first used in the context of chemistry in the 16th century to refer to a liquid mixture. Over time, the term evolved to also describe answers to mathematical equations and ways to solve problems.

Word Frequency Rank

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