Meaning of 'solution'

noun

the successful action of solving a problem

Example: "the solution took three hours"

noun

a method for solving a problem

Example: "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

Example: "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"

Synonyms: resolution

noun

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

Synonyms: root

noun

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

Example: "frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution"