solution
gb/səlˈuʃən/ us/səlˈuʃən/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1100
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A2
entity
1
Answer to a problem
Something that makes a problem go away or makes a question easy to answer.
Brugsmønster:
a solution to [a problem/question]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solution' with 'resolution'; 'resolution' can also mean determination or a formal decision, not just an answer to a problem.
Synonymer
answer (Often used for direct responses to questions; less formal than 'solution'.)
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remedy (Suggests fixing something harmful or unpleasant, often in medical or figurative contexts.)
Antonymer
problem (The opposite of a solution; the difficulty that needs to be solved.)
Ordforbindelser
find a solution
|come up with a solution
|practical solution
|temporary solution
|permanent solution
Temaer
problem-solving
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|education
Eksempler
- The engineers are working on a solution to reduce emissions.
- We need a quick solution before the meeting starts.
- Her proposal offered the perfect solution to our budget issues.
- Finding a solution took longer than expected.
- There is no simple solution to climate change.
Læringseksempler
- We found a solution to the noise problem.
- He gave a good solution to my question.
- This is the best solution for the team.
- They are looking for a new solution.
- We need a fast solution now.
Navneord
technical
B1
entity
2
Liquid with dissolved substance
A liquid in which something has been completely mixed so it cannot be seen separately.
Brugsmønster:
a solution of [substance] in [liquid]
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'solution' with 'mixture'; in chemistry, a solution must be homogeneous at the molecular level.
Synonymer
mixture (General term; may not be homogeneous like a solution.)
Antonymer
suspension (A mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved.)
Ordforbindelser
saline solution
|sugar solution
|aqueous solution
|prepare a solution
Temaer
science
|chemistry
Eksempler
- Mix the powder with water to form a clear solution.
- The chemist prepared a saline solution for the experiment.
- Vinegar is essentially a weak acid solution in water.
- The doctor cleaned the wound with an antiseptic solution.
Læringseksempler
- Salt water is a solution of salt and water.
- Sugar and water make a sweet solution.
- This medicine is in liquid solution form.
- The lab made a blue solution.
Navneord
formal
B1
entity
3
Answer to math problem
The number or numbers that make a math problem true.
Brugsmønster:
the solution to [an equation/problem]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'answer' instead of 'solution'; in mathematics, 'solution' is more precise for equations and problems.
Synonymer
result (Less precise; may refer to any outcome, not necessarily one that satisfies an equation.)
Antonymer
error (An incorrect result in mathematics.)
Ordforbindelser
calculate the solution
|find the solution
|unique solution
Temaer
mathematics
|education
|science
Eksempler
- The solution to the equation is x = 5.
- After several steps, she found the correct solution.
- There is no real-number solution for this equation.
- The teacher explained how to check your solutions.
Læringseksempler
- The solution is ten.
- We found the right solution for x.
- My answer is the same as her solution.
- This math problem has two solutions.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
solution
IPA
GB/səlˈuʃən/
US/səlˈuʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
solu - tion (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: solution
- Plural: solution, solutions
Ordfamilie
Forms
solutions
noun
Core family
solve
verb A2
Related words
solver
noun
solvable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
unsolvable
adjective
Udtryk
no easy solution
1/nˈoʊ ˈizi səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
No simple way to solve something
When there is no quick or simple way to fix a problem.
Eksempler
- There is no easy solution to world hunger.
- This is a complex issue with no easy solution.
solution-oriented
1/səlˈuʃən ˈɔɹiˌɛntɪd/
fixed phrase
Focused on solving problems
Thinking about how to fix problems instead of just talking about them.
Eksempler
- The manager praised her for being so solution-oriented during the crisis.
- We need more solution-oriented discussions in these meetings.