solution

n 1: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently

(but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a

solution of peroxide and water"

2: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve

the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful

solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he

computed the result to four decimal places" [syn: {answer},

{result}, {resolution}]

3: a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to

look it up in the handbook"

4: the set of values that give a true statement when

substituted into an equation [syn: {root}]

solution

A {marketroid} term for something he wants to sell

you without bothering you with the often dizzying distinctions

between {hardware}, {software}, {services}, {applications},

{file formats}, companies, brand names and {operating

systems}.

"{Flash} is a perfect image-streaming solution." "What is

it?" "Um... about a thousand dollars."

See also: {technology}.

(1998-07-07)