Solution meaning

What does “solution” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“solution” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution.

solution

noun

  1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

    “he used a solution of peroxide and water”

  2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

    “they were trying to find a peaceful solution”

    “the answers were in the back of the book”

  3. a method for solving a problem

    “the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook”

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

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  5. the successful action of solving a problem

    “the solution took three hours”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University