Solution (Noun)
Meaning 1
The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 3
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a solution of antibiotics to treat the infection.
- She mixed a solution of baking soda and vinegar to create a homemade cleaning product.
- The chemist carefully measured out a solution of acid and water to conduct the experiment.
- The contact lens solution was designed to clean and disinfect the lenses.
- The gardener used a solution of fertilizer and water to feed the plants.
Hyponyms
Meaning 4
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"; "he computed the result to four decimal places".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
A method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.