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problem-solving

American  
[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of assessing problems and developing strategies to achieve solutions.


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Huawei said Wednesday that its AI system "Celia" had shown "comprehensive problem-solving capabilities" across several mathematical fields.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Hilton then framed himself as a “pragmatic, problem-solving change-maker” focused on affordability, promising to lower gas prices, electricity costs and taxes and the cost of homes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The study authors say one possible explanation is that many seated jobs involve problem-solving, concentration and other forms of intellectual stimulation.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

MIT leaders never shied from that challenge, in keeping with the spirit of an institution that prizes practical problem-solving and empirical results.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Figuring out the transit system and its schedules was the land of problem-solving exercise he relished.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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