definition of
solution

[1] #1 solution n. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water". wn

[2] #2 solution n. [answer, result, resolution, solvent] 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". wn

[3] #3 solution n. a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook". wn

[4] #4 solution n. [root] the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. wn

[5] #5 solution n. the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours". wn