səˈlu:ʃən n. 1
the act or a
means of solving a
problem or
difficulty. 2 a the
conversion of a
solid or
gas into a
liquid by
mixture with a liquid
solvent. b the
state resulting
from this (held in solution). 3 the act of dissolving or the state of
being dissolved. 4 the act of separating or breaking. 5 = rubber solution (see RUBBER(1)). øsolution set
Math. the set of
all the solutions of an
equation or
condition. [ME f. OF f. L solutio -onis (as SOLVE)]