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solution

noun

sə-ˈlü-shən

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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution A day earlier, tens of thousands of Spaniards in cities across the country joined protests against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and Sánchez's resignation. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Every lie begets another lie, every solution creates a new problem, and every apparent resolution sends the stakes spiraling ever higher. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Tandem solar cells are emerging as the leading next-generation photovoltaic solution. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 In the meantime, hotel guests often have to find solutions on their own. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution

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That result allows the cell to be classified as all-solid-state under the Chinese standard.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

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Senior tight end Ryan Wynn was the Panthers’ answer to Konkey.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements, Anthropic had said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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