solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən 
1
a
: an action or process of solving a problem
b
: an answer to a problem : explanation
specifically
: a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
2
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid
b
: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
especially
: a single-phase liquid system
c
: the condition of being dissolved
3
: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity
Examples of solution in a Sentence
Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition.
The solution is simple you need to spend less money.
She made a solution of baking soda and water.
a 40 percent saline solution
He rinsed the contact lens with saline solution.
the solution of sucrose in water
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
If your current provider does not meet your needs, exploring other ISPs may offer a solution.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
As far as internal solutions, Javier Assad (oblique) and Jameson Taillon (calf) are progressing but not that close to returning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 July 2025
By applying relentless pressure, providing education to the public, and offering alternative solutions, the HFC helped secure significant savings for the American people in the final piece of legislation.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən
1
2
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is dissolved in a liquid
b
: a liquid in which something has been dissolved
c
: the condition of being dissolved
Medical Definition
solution
noun
so·lu·tion
sə-ˈlü-shən
1
a
: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid
called also dissolution
b
: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process
2
a
: a liquid containing a dissolved substance
an aqueous solution
b
: a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients soluble
c
: the condition of being dissolved
a substance in solution
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