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solution
noun
a
way
of
fixing
a
problem
or
dealing
with
a
difficult
situation
•
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
•
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’
meaning
‘
a
loosening
,
solving
’.
noun
the
correct
answer
that
makes
a
puzzle
,
question
,
or
equation
work
•
The
solution
to
3
×
x
=
12
is
4
.
The
solution
to
3
×
x
=
12
is
4
.
•
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
Middle
English
,
borrowed
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’, ‘
a
solving
’.
noun
a
liquid
in
which
one
substance
has
completely
dissolved
in
another
•
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
•
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
Adopted
into
scientific
language
in
the
17th
century
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’,
the
act
of
dissolving
.
soldier
noun
a
person
who
serves
in
an
army
as
part
of
a
country
’
s
organized
land
forces
•
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
•
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
Middle
English
soudeour
,
from
Old
French
soudier
“
mercenary
”,
from
sol
“
pay
”.
verb
to
serve
as
a
member
of
an
army
•
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
•
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
extension
of
the
noun
“
soldier
”
into
verb
use
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
to
continue
working
bravely
or
stubbornly
,
especially
when
it
is
difficult
;
to
persevere
•
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
•
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
figurative
extension
from
the
steadfast
qualities
associated
with
soldiers
,
first
recorded
in
the
19th
century
.
solve
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
find
the
correct
answer
or
explanation
for
a
problem
,
puzzle
,
or
difficult
situation
•
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
•
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
from
Latin
solvere
“
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
”
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
calculate
the
value
of
an
unknown
in
an
equation
or
formula
so
that
the
statement
becomes
true
•
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
•
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
specialized
use
of
the
general
verb
“
solve
”
in
mathematics
since
the
17th
century
solid
adjective
firm
in
shape
and
not
a
liquid
or
a
gas
.
•
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
•
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
From
Latin
solidus
“
firm
,
whole
,
undivided
.”
solar
adjective
coming
from
,
caused
by
,
or
relating
to
the
sun
•
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
•
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
From
Latin
solāris
,
from
sol
meaning
“
sun
”.
adjective
using
the
sun
’
s
light
or
heat
to
produce
energy
•
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
•
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
Sense
developed
in
the
20th
century
as
technology
began
turning
sunlight
directly
into
usable
power
.
adjective
based
on
the
sun
’
s
apparent
movement
,
especially
when
measuring
time
such
as
the
solar
year
•
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
•
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
This
time-keeping
sense
dates
to
medieval
astronomy
,
distinguishing
measurements
tied
to
the
sun
from
those
tied
to
stars
.
noun
(
historical
)
a
private
upper
room
or
sunny
sitting
room
in
a
medieval
English
house
•
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
•
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
literally
“
of
the
sun
,”
referring
to
a
sunlit
upper
chamber
.
sell
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
give
something
you
own
to
someone
else
and
receive
money
in
return
•
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
•
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
Old
English
sellan
‘
give
,
hand
over
’,
later
‘
deliver
,
transfer
property
’,
of
Germanic
origin
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
be
bought
by
people
,
or
to
be
available
at
a
particular
price
•
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
•
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
persuade
someone
to
accept
,
believe
in
,
or
support
an
idea
or
product
•
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
•
You
’
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
You
’
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
absolutely
adverb
completely
or
totally
;
used
to
add
force
to
a
statement
,
quality
,
or
action
.
•
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
•
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
—
I'm
sorry
!
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
—
I'm
sorry
!
From
Latin
absolutus
(“
free
,
unrestricted
”),
via
Middle
French
and
Middle
English
,
meaning
“
without
restriction
or
qualification
.”
interjection
yes
;
certainly
;
used
to
show
strong
agreement
or
permission
.
•
“
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?” “
Absolutely
!”
“
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?” “
Absolutely
!”
•
“
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?” “
Absolutely
!”
“
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?” “
Absolutely
!”
Extension
of
the
adverb
’
s
emphatic
use
into
a
standalone
response
,
first
recorded
in
conversational
English
in
the
late
19th
century
.
resolution
noun
strong
decision
and
determination
to
keep
or
achieve
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
•
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
resolutio
(
n-
),
from
resolvere
‘
loosen
,
release
’.
noun
a
formal
statement
of
a
decision
agreed
on
by
a
meeting
,
committee
,
or
government
body
•
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
•
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
noun
the
act
of
finding
an
answer
or
ending
a
problem
,
dispute
,
or
conflict
•
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
•
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
noun
the
level
of
detail
and
sharpness
that
can
be
seen
in
an
image
,
screen
,
or
instrument
•
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
•
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
noun
in
music
,
the
movement
of
a
note
or
chord
from
tension
to
a
stable
,
consonant
sound
•
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
•
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
noun
in
chemistry
,
the
process
of
separating
a
mixture
,
especially
a
racemic
mixture
,
into
its
individual
components
•
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
•
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
resolve
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
find
an
answer
or
settle
a
problem
,
question
,
or
disagreement
•
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
•
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
From
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
,”
from
re-
“
again
”
+
solvere
“
to
loosen
.”
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
decide
firmly
and
seriously
to
do
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
•
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,”
later
“
to
come
to
a
firm
decision
.”
noun
strong
determination
or
firmness
of
purpose
•
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
•
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
Originally
the
result
of
resolving
to
act
;
recorded
as
a
noun
meaning
“
determination
”
since
the
16th
century
.
absolute
adjective
complete
or
total
,
with
nothing
missing
,
limited
,
or
reduced
.
•
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
•
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
absolutus
,
past
participle
of
absolvere
“
to
set
free
,
complete
,
finish
.”
adjective
not
limited
or
conditional
;
unconditional
and
unrestricted
.
•
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
•
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
adjective
measured
from
a
fixed
zero
point
on
a
scale
rather
than
in
relation
to
something
else
.
•
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
•
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
noun
something
that
is
perfect
,
ultimate
,
and
not
dependent
on
anything
else
for
its
existence
,
especially
in
philosophy
or
ethics
.
•
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
•
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.