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Solution and Resolving

noun

  • A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution.
    • usage: "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
  • 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"
  • A method for solving a problem.
    • usage: "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
  • The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
  • The successful action of solving a problem.
    • usage: "the solution took three hours"

noun

  • Analysis into clear-cut components.

verb

  • Bring to an end; settle conclusively.
    • usage: "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
  • Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation.
  • Reach a decision.
    • usage: "he resolved never to drink again"
  • Understand the meaning of.
    • usage: "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
  • Make clearly visible.
    • usage: "can this image be resolved"
  • Find the solution.
    • usage: "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
  • Cause to go into a solution.
    • usage: "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Resolve.