solution

[səˈluːʃ(ə)n]

solution Definition

• 1. a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
• 2. a liquid mixture in which a minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent)

Using solution: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "solution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The solution to the traffic problem is to build more roads.

• Example

  The company found a solution to the financial crisis.

• Example

  The solution to the puzzle was surprisingly simple.

• Example

  The scientist discovered a new solution for cleaning up oil spills.

solution Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for solution

• answer
• resolution
• fix
• remedy
• cure

Antonyms for solution

• problem
• issue
• complication

Idioms Using solution

• no solution

  a problem that cannot be solved

  Example

  The equation had no solution, so the mathematician had to try a different approach.

• out of solution

  not dissolved in a liquid

  Example

  The sugar had settled out of solution and formed a layer at the bottom of the glass.

• the lesser of two evils

  a situation where there are two options, both of which are undesirable, but one is less so than the other

  Example

  I didn't want to go to the party, but it was the lesser of two evils compared to staying home alone.

Phrases with solution

• solution-focused

  concentrating on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems

  Example

  The therapist used a solution-focused approach to help her clients.

• aqueous solution

  a solution in which water is the solvent

  Example

  Saltwater is an example of an aqueous solution.

• buffer solution

  a solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added to it

  Example

  Buffer solutions are commonly used in chemical experiments.

Origins of solution

from Latin 'solūtiō', meaning 'a loosening'

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Summary: solution in Brief

The term 'solution' [səˈluːʃ(ə)n] refers to a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation, as in 'The company found a solution to the financial crisis.' It can also refer to a liquid mixture in which a minor component is uniformly distributed within the major component, as in 'Saltwater is an example of an aqueous solution.' 'Solution' extends into phrases like 'solution-focused,' and idioms like 'no solution,' denoting an unsolvable problem, and 'the lesser of two evils,' denoting a choice between two undesirable options.