solving
word · lemma: solve
/ˈsɑɫvɪŋ/
/sˈɒlvɪŋ/
Definition
The process of finding an answer or way to deal with a problem, question, or difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly with problems, puzzles, questions, or mysteries: 'solving a problem', 'solving equations', 'solving crimes'. Common in academic, technical, and everyday language. Not used for physical assembly (use 'building' or 'making'), and not for settling emotional disputes (often 'resolving').
Spanish: resolver - solucionarPortuguese (BR): resolver - solucionarPortuguese (PT): resolver - solucionarChinese (Simplified): 解决Chinese (Traditional): 解決Hindi: सुलझाना - हल करनाArabic: حلBengali: সমাধান করাRussian: решение (процесса)Japanese: 解決することVietnamese: giải quyếtKorean: 해결Turkish: çözmekUrdu: حل کرناIndonesian: memecahkan
Example Sentences
I love solving mysteries in detective novels.
natural
He is solving the math problems for homework.
basic
They spent hours solving the puzzle.
basic
The teacher is solving the question on the board.
basic
She's really good at solving technical problems at work.
natural
Sometimes solving one problem just creates another.
natural