solution |səˈloō sh ən| noun 1 a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation : there are no easy solutions to financial and marital problems. • the correct answer to a puzzle : …

To me, the difference between a solution to a problem and a solution for a problem is that the latter indicates a possible, suggested solution (yet to be verified as something that truly solves …

Jun 4, 2015 · I am not aware of a single word meaning a 'solution in search of a problem'. You might, however, say that the process is counter-intuitive, or contrary to intuition or to common …

Jun 11, 2014 · A problem is resolved when not only is there a solution, but also when that solution is applied. This is not the same usage of resolve as, for example, used when discussing the …

Though the intent was simply connecting point A to point B, nonetheless a new problem was created by happenstance. If we would not have built the bridge, there would be no problem …

Possible Duplicate: “Solution for” or “solution to” a problem? My problematic phrase is this: More and more patients from other states and countries sought …

Apr 1, 2015 · I'm looking for a word to describe a solution that solves all problems, but such a solution is impractical or impossible. For example, let this word be X: "Having a billion dollars …

May 10, 2012 · This is more a term used in software development where finding solution to a problem is not necessarily same as solving the problem. You first find a solution and then go …

Sep 3, 2016 · 1 Copying my answer to a duplicate question, a "fix" for a problem that doesn't address the underlying issue is a work-around. M-W: work–around noun : a plan or method to …

Sep 6, 2017 · Is there an idiom or phrase to describe this kind of paranoia or demand for additional rules? The closest I can think of is "tilting at windmills". Google and SO mostly find …