solution Definition

1. The process of finding an answer to a problem or puzzle.
2. The answer sought or found.

Thesaurus: explication, elucidation, interpretation, resolution, explanation.
3. chem.
A homogeneous mixture consisting of a solid or gas (the solute) and the liquid (the solvent) in which it is completely dissolved.
Thesaurus: mixture, compound, concoction, solvent, emulsion.
4. The act of dissolving or the state of being dissolved.

Example: in solution
5. The act of separating, or the separation of parts.
6. math.
In a mathematical equation: the value that one or more of the variables must have for that equation to be valid.