solution

nouns

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

"he used a solution of peroxide and water"

solution

is a type of (narrower)

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

"they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"

answer, resolution, result, solution, solvent

a method for solving a problem

"the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"

solution

is a type of (narrower)

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

root, solution

the successful action of solving a problem

"the solution took three hours"

solution

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

an attainment that is successful

"his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"