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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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"It involves problem-solving, teamwork, communication and taking responsibility for people's safety," he said.

From BBC Jul. 25, 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

But Jain was intrigued by Forge Prep, a new school for fifth through eighth-graders in nearby Livingston that promised learning through real-world problem-solving, building businesses and designing products.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 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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