solving

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. find a solution;
n. the act of finding a solution to a problem.

Phrases & Collocations

problem solving

creative problem solving

solving puzzles

Example Sentences

was instrumental in solving the crime.

They aided in solving the problem.

on the right track for solving the puzzle.

He had a try at solving the problem.

We all had a shot at solving the riddle.

We knew her competence in solving problems.

training in problem-solving and other transferable skills

a means of solving disputes without recourse to courts of law.

The new law goes a long way towards solving the problem.

Townlet plays a main role in solving three agricultural problems.

took a bookish rather than a pragmatic approach in solving the problem.

several ways of solving this problem; had no way to reach her.

She succeeded in solving the problem after hard work.

We advocate solving international dispute by negotiation, instead of appealing to arms.

She preached economy as the best means of solving the crisis.

Somehow he again made a mistake in solving the mathematical problem.

a simple method for making a pie crust; mediation as a method of solving disputes.See Usage Note at methodology

She appealed to his mastery for help in solving her problem.

Solving "Goldie Complex" of Chattel Mortgage——On the System Improvement of Chattel Mortgage of Property Law

The corresponding solving methods,exsiting in the determination of the amino nitrogen by Nashi colormetric method.

Real-world Examples

We must make joint efforts to solve problems.

Source: CRI Online December 2018 Collection

But it creates more problems than it solves.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Now the notes issue-- how do we solve that?

Source: Monetary Banking (Video Version)

Should our best minds be dedicated to solving our biggest problems?

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

If they're more interested in solving problem, then this can solved.

Source: NPR News July 2014 Compilation

But at the same time how can we solve the resource issue.

Source: Charlie Rose interviews Didi President Liu Qing.

And, more importantly, how to solve them.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

They do not test critical thinking or creative problem solving abilities.

Source: VOA Special February 2015 Collection

He wants students to participate in solving the issue.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

But that still does not solve the mystery.

Source: CNN Selected July 2015 Collection

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