Definition of solution

"solution" in the noun sense

1. solution

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

"he used a solution of peroxide and water"

2. solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent

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. solution

a method for solving a problem

"the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"

4. solution, root

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

5. solution

the successful action of solving a problem

"the solution took three hours"

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Quotations for solution

Everything is prospective, and man is to live hereafter. That the world is for his education is the only sane solution of the enigma. [ Emerson ]

One loves because he loves: this explanation is, as yet, the most serious and the most decisive that has been found for the solution of this problem.

solution in Scrabble®

The word solution is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 8

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters solution:

SOLUTION
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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word solution

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In solution

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(78 = 28 + 50)
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(74 = 24 + 50)
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UNITS
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LOONS
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solution in Words With Friends™

The word solution is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters solution:

SOLUTION
(90)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word solution

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In solution

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(74 = 39 + 35)
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