In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another
A solution to a problem will, metaphorically, make it dissolve. For example:
In mathematics, a solution can specifically mean:
The result of equation solving – assigning values to unknown variables that satisfy an equation; the term can further be used in the every-day sense of the satisfactory resolution of a mathematical problem
The root of a function – an x-value for which the function produces a result of zero
In business, a solution is a product, service, or combination of both which is said to solve a business or consumer's problem, thus presupposing the existence of a problem that needs to be solved; the term is often considered an overused and unimaginative buzzword.
In military jargon, a solution is a course of action (e.g. firing solution, navigational solution)
In Microsoft Visual Studio parlance, a solution is a set of code files and other resources that are used to build an application
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