solution

[səˈluːʃn]

Definition:
1. The successful action of solving a problem.
2. An answer to a puzzle or to a problem in mathematics.
3. A method for solving a problem.

Use 'solution' in a sentence:

• 1. We must apply our energies to finding a solution.
• 2. Adding sulphate to the solution will give a precipitate.
• 3. They have arrived at a solution via scientific investigation.
• 4. It's a peaceful solution.
• 5. It was only a partial solution to the problem.
• 6. I do not have a simple solution to the drug problem.
• 7. This is the only solution imaginable.
• 8. Hopefully a satisfactory solution can be reached without much blood letting.
• 9. One possible solution, if all else fails, is to take legal action.
• 10. No one can offer a permanent solution to the problem.
• 11. The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81.
• 12. He put his retirement on hold until he had found a solution.
• 13. I think we can hammer out a solution.
• 14. I had already taken steps to speed up a solution to the problem.
• 15. Shortening the decision-making process would provide one solution.
• 16. Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon.
• 17. Any solution must be acceptable to all sides.
• 18. The solution can be expressed by a mathematical equation.
• 19. Investors can simply pay cash, but this isn't a workable solution in most cases.
• 20. A solution proffered itself.
• 21. The proposed solution was ruled out as too expensive.
• 22. There's no simple solution to this problem.
• 23. It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary.
• 24. The government expressed hope that all the sides will work toward a political solution.
• 25. The problem calls for immediate solution.
• 26. The solution of the problem has just come to me.
• 27. Do you have an alternative solution?
• 28. This solution is a fudge rushed in to win cheers at the party conference.
• 29. Such a solution proved impractical.
• 30. Water precipitates camphor from its alcoholic solution.
• 31. Vitamins in solution are more affected than those in solid foods.
• 32. Absent a solution, people like Sue Godfrey will just keep on fighting.
• 33. Hopefully a satisfactory solution can be reached without much bloodletting.
• 34. We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties.
• 35. The Kremlin is still insisting on a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
• 36. I managed to find a solution to the problem.
• 37. Get that employee on your side and then work together towards a solution.
• 38. Only a political solution could put an end to the violence.
• 39. They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.
• 40. No solution is incontrovertibly right.
• 41. He has attempted to find a peaceful solution to the Ossetian conflict.
• 42. This is a dilute solution.
• 43. A solution of sugar boils down to a syrup.
• 44. A solution immediately suggested itself to me.
• 45. The prospects for a peaceful solution are dim.
• 46. The solid particles were filtered from the solution.
• 47. We need to set about finding a solution.
• 48. Wash the lenses in saline solution.
• 49. They tried everyway to find the solution.
• 50. Do you have a better solution?
• 51. There's no obvious solution to the problem.
• 52. Attempts to find a solution have failed.
• 53. When would such a solution be possible?
• 54. She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.
• 55. Engineers spend much time and energy developing brilliant solutions.
• 56. Attempts to reach a mutually agreed solution had been fruitless.
• 57. A solution to the problem of toxic waste is proving elusive.
• 58. We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem.
• 59. He arrived at the solution by a simple process of deduction.
• 60. A solution is still some way off.