1. an answer to a problem or difficult situation
2. a liquid mixture in which a substance has been dissolved
Usage: chemistry
3. the process of solving a mathematical problem
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• We need to find a solution to the traffic problem.
• The solution to the puzzle was surprisingly simple.
• Mix the salt with water to create a saline solution.
• The scientist prepared a chemical solution for the experiment.
• Show your work when finding the solution to this equation.
• The solution involved three steps of calculation.
• Her creative solution impressed everyone at the meeting.