solution solution /səˈluːʃən/

noun

1. () A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution  ( solution )
   a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    He used a solution of peroxide and water
   he used a solution of peroxide and water
   
2. () A method for solving a problem  ( solution )
   a method for solving a problem
    The easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
   the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook
   
3. () A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem  ( resolution , solvent , solution , answer , result )
   a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
    They were trying to find a peaceful solution
   they were trying to find a peaceful solution
    The answers were in the back of the book
   the answers were in the back of the book
    He computed the result to four decimal places
   he computed the result to four decimal places
   
4. () The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation  ( root , solution )
   the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
     The chemist found a solution to the complex equation.
   The chemist found a solution to the complex equation.
   
5. The successful action of solving a problem  ( solution )
   the successful action of solving a problem
    The solution took three hours
   the solution took three hours