Solution - Definition
solution
n 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" [syn: solution, answer,
result, resolution, solvent]
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 [syn: solution, root]
5: the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution
took three hours"