problemsolving
nounUK /ˈprɒbləmˌsɒlvɪŋ/
US /ˈprɑːbləmˌsɑːlvɪŋ/
Figuring out a way to fix a tricky thing.
Good problemsolving helped the team finish the puzzle.
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2. The act of finding answers to math questions.
Her problemsolving in math class improved a lot this year.
3. Working through a disagreement calmly.
Problemsolving at home kept the siblings from arguing.
4. A skill used in science to test ideas.
Scientists use problemsolving to design experiments.