Noun Definition

solution

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

"He used a solution of peroxide and water"

Category: General

2.Definition: a method for solving a problem

"The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"

Category: General

3.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):answer, resolution, result, solvent

Category: General

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

Related Noun(s):root

Category: General

5.Definition: the successful action of solving a problem

"The solution took three hours"

Category: General