Definition of Solution

1. Noun. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution. "He used a solution of peroxide and water"


2. Noun. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. "He computed the result to four decimal places"
Exact synonyms: Answer, Resolution, Result, Solvent
Generic synonyms: Statement
Specialized synonyms: Denouement
Derivative terms: Answer, Solve

3. Noun. A method for solving a problem. "The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
Generic synonyms: Method
Specialized synonyms: Silver Bullet

4. Noun. The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
Exact synonyms: Root
Generic synonyms: Set

5. Noun. The successful action of solving a problem. "The solution took three hours"
Generic synonyms: Success
Derivative terms: Solve

Definition of Solution

1. n. The act of separating the parts of any body, or the condition of undergoing a separation of parts; disruption; breach.

Definition of Solution

1. Noun. A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances. ¹

2. Noun. An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem. ¹

3. Noun. (mathematics) The answer to a problem. ¹

4. Noun. (marketing buzzword language=en) A product, service or suite thereof. ¹

5. Noun. (legal) Satisfaction of a claim or debt. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Solution

1. a homogeneous liquid mixture [n -S]

Medical Definition of Solution

1. Isotonic salt solution used for mammalian tissues, original version (for frog tissues) much modified and often used loosely to mean any physiological saline. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solution

soluble soap
soluble specific substance
soluble starch
soluble tartar
solubleness
solubles
solubly
solum
solums
solunar
solus
solutal
solute
solutes
solutio
solution (current term)
solution of contiguity
solution of continuity
solution pressure
solutionism
solutionless
solutions
solutive
solvabilities
solvability
solvable
solvableness
solvate
solvated
solvates

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