solution n
1 a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed. The constituents can be solids, liquids, or gases
2 the act or process of forming a solution
3 the state of being dissolved (esp. in the phrase in solution)
4 a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more components are present as small particles with colloidal dimension; colloid
a colloidal solution
5 a specific answer to or way of answering a problem
6 the act or process of solving a problem
a the unique set of values that yield a true statement when substituted for the variables in an equation
b a member of a set of assignments of values to variables under which a given statement is satisfied; a member of a solution set
8 the stage of a disease, following a crisis, resulting in its termination
9 (Law) the payment, discharge, or satisfaction of a claim, debt, etc.
(C14: from Latin solutio an unloosing, from solutus; see solute)