solution

so·lu·tion   (sə-lōō'shən)    n.   A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these. The process of forming such a mixture. The method or process of solving a problem. The answer to or disposition of a problem. The state of being dissolved. The method or process of solving a problem. The answer to or disposition of a problem. Law Payment or satisfaction of a claim or debt. The act of separating or breaking up; dissolution. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin solūtiō, solūtiōn-, from solūtus, past participle of solvere, to loosen; see solute.]

solution

In chemistry, a uniform mixture of one solid, liquid, or gas with another solid, liquid, or gas.

solution 

Main Entry: so·lu·tion
Pronunciation: s&-'lü-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, orgaseous 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 solution> b : a liquid and usually aqueous medicinal preparation with the solid ingredients soluble c : the condition of being dissolved solution>

solution so·lu·tion (sə-l&oomacr;'shən)
n.
Abbr. sol., soln.

1. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.

2. The state of being dissolved.

3. In pharmacology, a liquid preparation containing a solute, especially an aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.

4. Termination of a disease by a crisis.

5. A break, cut, or laceration of the solid tissues.

solution jargon
A marketroid term for something he wants to sell you without bothering you with the often dizzying distinctions between hardware, software, services, applications, file formats, companies, brand names and operating systems.
"Flash is a perfect image-streaming solution." "What is it?" "Um... about a thousand dollars."
See also: technology.
(1998-07-07)