Main entry: solution
Definition: the successful action of solving a problem
Usage: the solution took three hours
Main entry: solution
Definition: a method for solving a problem
Usage: the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
Main entry: solution, solvent, answer, resolution, result
Definition: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Usage: 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
Definition: the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
Main entry: solution
Definition: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
Usage: he used a solution of peroxide and water