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so·lu·tion

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–noun

1.	the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.

2.	the state of being solved: a problem capable of solution.

3.	a particular instance or method of solving; an explanation or answer: The solution is as good as any other.

Mathematics.

a.	the process of determining the answer to a problem.

b.	the answer itself.

Chemistry.

a.	the process by which a gas, liquid, or solid is dispersed homogeneously in a gas, liquid, or solid without chemical change.

b.	such a substance, as dissolved sugar or salt in solution.

c.	a homogeneous, molecular mixture of two or more substances.

6.	Pharmacology. Also called liquor. a liquid, usually water, in which a medication is dissolved.

Medicine/Medical.

a.	the termination of a disease.

b.	a breach or break in anything, esp. one in parts of the body normally continuous, as from fracture or laceration: solution of continuity.

[Origin: 1325–75; ME < L solūtiōn- (s. of solūtiō), equiv. to solūt(us) (see solute) + -iōn- -ion

]

—Related forms

so·lu·tion·al, adjective

—Synonyms 3. key, resolution.

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so·lu·tion Audio Help (sə-lōō'shən) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.
2. The process of forming such a mixture.
3. The method or process of solving a problem.
4. The answer to or disposition of a problem.
The state of being dissolved.
1. The method or process of solving a problem.
2. 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.]

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1375, "a solving or being solved," from O.Fr. solucion, from L. solutionem (nom. solutio) "a loosening or unfastening," also "a solving," from pp. stem of solvere "to loosen, untie, solve, dissolve" (see solve). Meaning "liquid containing a dissolved substance" is first recorded 1594.

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solution
noun
1.	a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
2.	a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "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"
3.	a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
4.	the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
5.	the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours"

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solution1 [səˈluːʃən] noun

an answer to a problem, difficulty or puzzle
Example: the solution to a crossword

Arabic:	حَل
Chinese (Simplified):	解答
Chinese (Traditional):	解答
Czech:	rozřešení
Danish:	løsning
Dutch:	oplossing
Estonian:	lahendus
Finnish:	ratkaisu
French:	solution
German:	die Lösung
Greek:	λύση
Hungarian:	megfejtés
Icelandic:	úrlausn
Indonesian:	pemecahan
Italian:	soluzione

Japanese:	解答
Korean:	해답
Latvian:	atrisinājums; atminējums
Lithuanian:	išsprendimas
Norwegian:	løsning
Polish:	rozwiązanie
Portuguese (Brazil):	solução
Portuguese (Portugal):	solução
Romanian:	soluţie
Russian:	решение
Slovak:	rozlúštenie
Slovenian:	rešitev
Spanish:	solución
Swedish:	lösning
Turkish:	çözüm, cevap

solution2 [səˈluːʃən] noun

the act of finding such an answer

Arabic:	ايجاد الحَل
Chinese (Simplified):	解决（办法）
Chinese (Traditional):	解決辦法
Czech:	řešení
Danish:	løsning
Dutch:	oplossing
Estonian:	lahendamine
Finnish:	ratkaiseminen
French:	solution
German:	die Lösung
Greek:	επίλυση
Hungarian:	megoldás
Icelandic:	ráðning
Indonesian:	pemecahan
Italian:	soluzione

Japanese:	解決
Korean:	풀기, 해결
Latvian:	atrisināšana
Lithuanian:	sprendimas
Norwegian:	problemløsning
Polish:	rozwiązanie
Portuguese (Brazil):	solução
Portuguese (Portugal):	resolução
Romanian:	soluţionare
Russian:	решение
Slovak:	riešenie
Slovenian:	reševanje
Spanish:	solución
Swedish:	lösande, lösning
Turkish:	çözüm, çare

solution3 [səˈluːʃən] noun

a liquid with something dissolved in it
Example: a solution of salt and water

Arabic:	مَحْلول
Chinese (Simplified):	溶液
Chinese (Traditional):	溶液
Czech:	roztok
Danish:	opløsning
Dutch:	oplossing
Estonian:	lahus
Finnish:	liuos
French:	solution
German:	die Lösung
Greek:	διάλυμα
Hungarian:	oldat
Icelandic:	upplausn
Indonesian:	larutan
Italian:	soluzione

Japanese:	溶液
Korean:	용액
Latvian:	šķīdums
Lithuanian:	tirpalas
Norwegian:	oppløsning
Polish:	roztwór
Portuguese (Brazil):	solução
Portuguese (Portugal):	solução
Romanian:	soluţie
Russian:	раствор
Slovak:	roztok
Slovenian:	raztopina
Spanish:	solución
Swedish:	lösning
Turkish:	eriyik

answer2 [ˈaːnsə] noun

the solution to a problem
Example: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.

Arabic:	حَـل لِمَسْألَه
Chinese (Simplified):	答案
Chinese (Traditional):	答案
Czech:	řešení
Danish:	løsning
Dutch:	oplossing
Estonian:	lahendus
Finnish:	ratkaisu
French:	solution
German:	die Lösung
Greek:	λύση
Hungarian:	megoldás
Icelandic:	lausn
Indonesian:	pemecahan
Italian:	soluzione

Japanese:	解答
Korean:	해답
Latvian:	atrisinājums
Lithuanian:	išeitis
Norwegian:	løsning
Polish:	rozwiązanie, wyjście
Portuguese (Brazil):	solução
Portuguese (Portugal):	solução
Romanian:	soluţie
Russian:	решение
Slovak:	riešenie
Slovenian:	rešitev
Spanish:	solución
Swedish:	lösning, svar
Turkish:	çözüm, çare

resolution4 [rezəˈluːʃən] noun

the act of resolving (a problem etc)

Arabic:	حَل أو حَسْم مَسْألَه
Chinese (Simplified):	决定
Chinese (Traditional):	決定
Czech:	vyřešení
Danish:	løsning
Dutch:	oplossing
Estonian:	lahendamine
Finnish:	ratkaiseminen
French:	solution
German:	die Lösung
Greek:	λύση
Hungarian:	megoldás
Icelandic:	ráðning, úrlausn
Indonesian:	penyelesaian
Italian:	risoluzione, soluzione

Japanese:	解決
Korean:	해결
Latvian:	apņemšanās; izlemšana
Lithuanian:	sprendimas
Norwegian:	snarrådighet
Polish:	rozwiązywanie
Portuguese (Brazil):	resolução
Portuguese (Portugal):	resolução
Romanian:	soluţionare
Russian:	разрешение
Slovak:	rozriešenie
Slovenian:	rešitev
Spanish:	solución, resolución
Swedish:	lösning
Turkish:	çözme, halletme

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solution Audio Help (sə-l

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Chemistry A mixture in which particles of one or more substances (the solute) are distributed uniformly throughout another substance (the solvent), so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension. Compare colloid , suspension.
Mathematics A value or values which, when substituted for a variable in an equation, make the equation true. For example, the solutions to the equation x² = 4 are 2 and -2.

American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
solution

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

[Chapter:] Physical Sciences and Mathematics

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

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these.
The state of being dissolved.
In pharmacology, a liquid preparation containing a solute, especially an aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.
Termination of a disease by a crisis.
A break, cut, or laceration of the solid tissues.

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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>

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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)

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Solution

Con`ti*nu"i*ty\, n.; pl. Continuities. [L. continuitas: cf. F. continuit['e]. See Continuous.] the state of being continuous; uninterupted connection or succession; close union of parts; cohesion; as, the continuity of fibers. --Grew.

The sight would be tired, if it were attracted by a continuity of glittering objects. --Dryden.

Law of continuity (Math. & Physics), the principle that nothing passes from one state to another without passing through all the intermediate states.

Solution of continuity. (Math.) See under Solution.

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