Definition of solutionnext
as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution This solution addresses the issue where the input field is obscured by the on-screen keyboard. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government and school leaders must listen to students’ concerns and find solutions. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 The financial troubles are especially concerning because the Los Angeles Unified School District has failed to meet past budget reduction targets, the report concluded, and the stakes have become higher, with solutions more painful to carry out. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Leaders and teams can then participate in developing practical solutions while the organization establishes clear measures for determining whether those changes are producing a different employee experience. — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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Noun
  • The result is sophisticated yet inviting—think elevated beach house with a dash of desert aesthetic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Another prospective study, from Emory University, found evidence of racial bias, but that the inaccurate results were not fully accounted for by variations in skin tone.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • One natural answer is proportional representation of the town’s people.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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