solving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun finding a solution to a problem
    resolution.
  2. verb find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
    lick; work out; work; puzzle out; solve; figure out.
    • 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
  3. verb find the solution
    resolve; solve.
    • solve an equation
    • solve for x
  4. verb settle, as of a debt
    clear; solve.
    • clear a debt
    • solve an old debt

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