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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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Such “agentic,” or problem-solving, AI may soon give rise to the first Fortune 500 company from somebody’s bedroom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

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

He added that his approach to governing would be characterised by "problem-solving rather than point-scoring".

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

They were determined I would grow up to be a totally self-sufficient, problem-solving expert.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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