solution

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the successful action of solving a problem

   the solution took three hours

2. 2
   noun

   a method for solving a problem

   the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook

3. 3
   noun

   a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

   they were trying to find a peaceful solution

4. 4
   noun

   a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

   frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

5. 5
   noun

   A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

   Meronyms: solvent, solute

6. 6
   noun

   An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

   All too often, computer technology is treated as a solution in search of a problem. In fact, it is not uncommon for people working with computers to become critical of the problem because it doesn't seem to fit the solution they have generated.

7. 7
   noun

   An answer to a problem.

   How many beautiful creations, how many glorious dreams went with him to the tomb! but the unfulfilled destiny of genius is a mystery whose solution is not of earth.

8. 8
   noun

   Satisfaction of a claim or debt.

   he was not obliged to repeat what he had received, in solution of a just debt

Etymology

From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō. Compare solve, -tion.