English · Word Candidate

solution

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: solutions · solutioning · solutioned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hỗn hợp đồng nhất, có thể là lỏng, khí hoặc rắn, được tạo thành bằng cách hòa tan một hoặc nhiều chất

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Noun

Examples

Meronyms: solvent, solute

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động, kế hoạch hoặc phương tiện khác, được sử dụng hoặc đề xuất để giải quyết vấn đề

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Noun

Examples

All too often, computer technology is treated as a solution in search of a problem. In fact, it is not uncommon for people working with computers to become critical of the problem because it doesn't seem to fit the solution they have generated.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To treat with a solution.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để điều trị bằng dung dịch

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Verb

Examples

The reason for having the rubber so thick is that the cuts one is bound to get do not penetrate right through the rubber to the canvas or fabric, as I found it was really throught htis latter rotting that the trouble with the tyres occurred, whereas, when I had thick rubber, and particularly, be it

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “solution” mean?

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

Is “solution” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.