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Ways of solving problems

solution

noun

a way to solve a problem or to deal with a bad situation

compromise

noun

a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept that they cannot have everything they want

remedy

noun

a solution to a particular problem

cure

noun

a solution to a problem

resolution

noun

the action of solving a problem or dealing with a disagreement in a satisfactory way

way out

noun

a way of dealing with a problem

answer

noun

a way of solving or dealing with a problem

heuristics

noun

a way of solving problems by finding solutions based on your own experiences

fix

noun

something that solves a problem or corrects a mistake

process of elimination

noun

a way of finding an answer or solution by first deciding which answers or solutions are not possible

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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