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Synonyms

problem-solving

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

noun

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

Example Sentences

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It takes dedication, problem-solving skills and a lot of free time to be one of the best “WoW” players in the world, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Focusing on capabilities you have that “AI can’t easily replace” — like communication, teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving — can also be beneficial, she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Valdes testified that Jeffries shows some difficulties with his processing speed, attention, and problem-solving.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

As frontier models, the technology capable of large-scale problem-solving, became widely available starting in 2022 as ChatGPT, adoption occurred at an unprecedented pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Now they had just one more obligation before dinner—CounterPoint, a cognitive-behavioral program designed to teach problem-solving and perspective-taking.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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