solution
/səˈluːʃn/noun
उच्चारण सलूशन
समाधान, हल
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[C] ~ (to sth)
a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
समाधान, हल
- There is no easy solution to the water problem.
- Scientists are searching for a solution to the plastic problem.
- The two countries are seeking a peaceful solution to the dispute.
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- Lack of sleep has a simple solution: go to bed earlier.
- We need a lasting solution to traffic jams in the city.
Synonyms answer remedy resolution way out fix
Opposite problem difficulty
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[C] ~ (to sth)
an answer to a puzzle or to a problem in mathematics
(प्रश्न का) हल, उत्तर
- the solution to the sum
- Check the solution by putting the value back into the equation.
- She checked her solution to the algebra problem twice.
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- The book gives the solution to every exercise at the end.
- The solution of the riddle was surprisingly simple.
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[C, U]
a liquid in which something is dissolved
(रसायन में) घोल, विलयन
- a salt solution
- Dissolve the powder in water to make a sugar solution.
- The nurse prepared a saline solution for the drip.
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- Add a spoonful of salt to the solution and stir.
- The chemistry teacher poured the acid solution into a beaker.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
solution to + problem
Use to after solution for the problem or question that is answered.
जिस समस्या या प्रश्न का उत्तर हो, उससे पहले 'solution' के बाद 'to' आता है।
- Radhika found a solution to the water shortage in her colony.
- There is no easy solution to traffic jams.
solution + of / for
Solution of is used mainly in mathematics for the solving of an equation; for is a common alternative in general use.
'Solution of' मुख्यतः गणित में समीकरण को हल करने के लिए आता है; सामान्य प्रयोग में 'solution for' भी चलता है।
- The solution of this equation is x equal to 4.
- We need a solution for the parking problem.
a solution (liquid)
In science, a solution is a liquid in which a solid or gas is dissolved, such as salt in water.
विज्ञान में 'solution' वह द्रव है जिसमें कोई ठोस या गैस घुली हो, जैसे पानी में नमक।
- Add the sugar to the water and stir to make a solution.
solution vs solve / soluble
Solve is the verb for finding an answer; soluble describes a substance that can be dissolved or a problem that can be solved.
उत्तर खोजने के लिए verb 'solve' है; 'soluble' उस पदार्थ या समस्या का वर्णन करता है जो घुल या हल हो सके।
- Sugar is soluble in water, and every puzzle is soluble with patience.
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adjective + solution
simplepermanentpracticalquicklong-term
- Rainwater harvesting is a practical solution to the shortage.
verb + solution
findofferproposelook forwork out
- The students worked out a solution to the timetable clash.
solution + noun
providersetmethodmanualpage
- Check the solution manual after you finish the sums.
noun + solution
saltsugarcleaningsoftwarepeaceful
- Leaders hope for a peaceful solution to the border dispute.
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- After hours of effort, Radhika finally got the solution to the puzzle.
घंटों की मेहनत के बाद राधिका को आखिरकार पहेली का हल मिल गया।
- The doctor gave the patient a saline solution through a drip.
डॉक्टर ने रोगी को ड्रिप से खारा घोल दिया।
- Mere punishment is not a solution to the problem of cheating.
केवल सज़ा देना नकल की समस्या का समाधान नहीं है।
- The mathematics teacher wrote the solution on the board step by step.
गणित के अध्यापक ने बोर्ड पर चरण-दर-चरण हल लिखा।
- The company offers digital solutions for small shopkeepers.
कंपनी छोटे दुकानदारों के लिए डिजिटल समाधान उपलब्ध कराती है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He found a solution of the problem.
✓ He found a solution to the problem.
For a problem in everyday use, solution takes to, not of.
रोज़मर्रा की समस्या के लिए 'solution' के बाद 'to' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ We must solution this problem quickly.
✓ We must solve this problem quickly.
Solution is a noun; the verb is solve.
'Solution' noun है; verb 'solve' है।
✗ Please find out the solve of this sum.
✓ Please find the solution of this sum.
Solve is a verb and cannot be used as a noun; also find out is not used for working out a sum.
'Solve' verb है, noun नहीं; साथ ही सवाल हल करने के लिए 'find out' नहीं, 'find' आता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
so·lu·tion
?Which word?
Keep apart solution (answer) and resolution (decision, or the end of a dispute).
Solution (उत्तर) और resolution (निर्णय, या विवाद का अंत) को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Solution to a problem (not 'solution of a problem' in modern use, though 'of' was once common).
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: 'solution to a problem' (आधुनिक प्रयोग में 'solution of a problem' नहीं, हालाँकि 'of' कभी आम था)।
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General knowledge
Science: in a solution, the substance dissolved is the solute and the liquid is the solvent; salt water is a solution.
विज्ञान में solution में घुलने वाला पदार्थ solute और तरल solvent; नमक का पानी solution है।