solution
(noun)
noun
1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
- he used a solution of peroxide and water
Definition categories: substance, mixture
2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
Similar word(s): answer, resolution, result, solvent
Definition categories: communication, statement
3. a method for solving a problem
- the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
Definition categories: thought, method
4. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
Similar word(s): root
Definition categories: group, set
5. the successful action of solving a problem
- the solution took three hours