"solving" in the noun sense
1. resolution, solving
finding a solution to a problem
"solving" in the verb sense
1. solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
"did you solve the problem?"
"Work out your problems with the boss"
"this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"
"did you get it?"
"Did you get my meaning?"
"He could not work the math problem"
2. resolve, solve
find the solution
"solve an equation"
"solve for x"
3. clear, solve
settle, as of a debt
"clear a debt"
"solve an old debt"
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