solution meaning and definition

SOLUTION noun

Definition of solution (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"
2. 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"
   • synonyms: answer, resolution, result, solvent
3. a method for solving a problem
   • "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"
4. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
   • synonyms: root
5. the successful action of solving a problem
   • "the solution took three hours"