solution

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

“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”

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

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

“he used a solution of peroxide and water”

a method for solving a problem

“the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook”

the successful action of solving a problem

“the solution took three hours”