problem-solving
noun
: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem
Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't figure out what to do.
problem-solving skills
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Pull these solutions out and package them as standalone posts that serve a wider audience while showcasing your problem-solving abilities.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
America's craft brewers may be facing the sobering reality of inflation and looming tariffs, but a number of them are using creative problem-solving to navigate tight economic times.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Many industries value professionals with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
America's craft brewers may be facing the sobering reality of inflation and looming tariffs, but a number of them are using creative problem-solving to navigate tight economic times.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Many industries value professionals with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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