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Meaning of "problem-solving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING

problem-solving  [ˈprɒbləmsɒlvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROBLEM-SOLVING

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Problem-Solving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROBLEM-SOLVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Problem solving

Problem solving consists of using generic or ad hoc methods, in an orderly manner, for finding solutions to problems. Some of the problem-solving techniques developed and used in artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, etc. are related to mental problem-solving techniques studied in psychology.

Definition of problem-solving in the English dictionary

The definition of problem-solving in the dictionary is the act or process of finding solutions to problems, especially by using a scientific or analytical approach.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROBLEM-SOLVING


believing
bɪˈliːvɪŋ
carving
ˈkɑːvɪŋ
diving
ˈdaɪvɪŋ
driving
ˈdraɪvɪŋ
giving
ˈɡɪvɪŋ
improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
Irving
ˈɜːvɪŋ
leaving
ˈliːvɪŋ
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ
loving
ˈlʌvɪŋ
moving
ˈmuːvɪŋ
quacksalving
ˈkwækˌsælvɪŋ
revolving
rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ
saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
serving
ˈsɜːvɪŋ
shaving
ˈʃeɪvɪŋ
shelving
ˈʃɛlvɪŋ
surviving
səˈvaɪvɪŋ
thanksgiving
ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ
undissolving
ˌʌndɪˈzɒlvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROBLEM-SOLVING

prober
probing
probingly
probiotic
probit
probity
problem
problem area
problem page
problem-free
problematic
problematical
problematically
problematics
problemist
probocides
proboscidean
proboscides
proboscidian
proboscis

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROBLEM-SOLVING

approving
assisted living
cost of living
deserving
energy saving
energy-saving
engraving
fast-moving
forgiving
fun-loving
grieving
life-saving
paving
proving
raving
scuba diving
starving
striving
thriving
weaving

Synonyms and antonyms of problem-solving in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «problem-solving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING

Find out the translation of problem-solving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of problem-solving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «problem-solving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

解决问题
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la resolución de problemas
570 millions of speakers

English

problem-solving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समस्या को सुलझाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حل مشكلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

решение проблем
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

resolução de problemas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সমস্যা সমাধান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la résolution de problèmes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

penyelesaian masalah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Problemlösung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

問題解決
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문제 해결
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Masalah-solusi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giải quyết vấn đề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரச்சினைகளை சமாளிக்கும் திறன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समस्या सोडवणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

problem çözme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

problem- solving
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozwiązywanie problemów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рішення проблем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de rezolvare a problemelor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επίλυση προβλημάτων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

probleemoplossing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

problemlösning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

problemløsning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of problem-solving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROBLEM-SOLVING»

The term «problem-solving» is very widely used and occupies the 16.663 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROBLEM-SOLVING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about problem-solving

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10 QUOTES WITH «PROBLEM-SOLVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word problem-solving.
1
Derek Bok
Economists who have studied the relationship between education and economic growth confirm what common sense suggests: The number of college degrees is not nearly as important as how well students develop cognitive skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
2
Chris Carter
Learning to fly an airplane taught me a way of thinking, an approach to problem-solving that was applicable and effective. Pilots are very methodical and meticulous, and artists tend not to be.
3
Henry Cisneros
Americans are a can-do people, an enthusiastic people, a problem-solving people. And when given a direction and given a plan, they'll sign on.
4
Joshua Foer
Woodworking requires a completely different kind of thinking and problem-solving ability than writing. With writing, you take a set of facts and ideas, and you reason your way forward to a story that pulls them together. With woodworking, you start with an end product in mind, and reason your way backward to the raw wood.
5
Barton Gellman
Snowden is an orderly thinker, with an engineer's approach to problem-solving.
6
Thomas Heatherwick
I'm wary of the word 'inventing,' because in the British psyche the word 'inventor' is immediately linked with 'mad'. For me, inventing is problem-solving.
7
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Creating something is all about problem-solving.
8
Jeane Kirkpatrick
What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving.
9
Marc Koska
I read a newspaper article in May 1984 which predicted that syringes would one day be a major cause of the transmission of HIV. It was what I had been waiting for - a project that had a lot of the things that I liked: problem-solving, product design, campaigning, and being a bit of a big mouth pain-in-the-bum.
10
Jamie Oliver
I think there are definitely two types of student: the academic kids and the 50% who fail. It's very clear to see - it's fact. We're not doing enough for those who fail; they need a more physical, tactile approach, involving people skills, team-building, problem-solving, building things.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROBLEM-SOLVING»

Discover the use of problem-solving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to problem-solving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Problem-Solving Strategies
This unique collection of problems from major national and international mathematical competitions for high school students is for trainers and participants at all levels: IMO, Tournament of the Towns, and noncalculus parts of the Putnam ...
Arthur Engel, 1998
2
Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People
Outlines a popular Japanese problem-solving strategy, explaining how the author's philosophies about critical thinking can be applied to American business environments to enable better decision making.
Ken Watanabe, 2009
3
Problem Solving
Discussing the psychological processes underlying goal-directed problem solving, this text examines both how we learn from experience of problem solving and how our learning transfers (or often fails to transfer) from one situation to ...
S. Ian Robertson, 2001
4
All Life is Problem Solving
This collection illuminates Popper's process of working out key formulations in his theory of science, and indicates his view of the state of the world at the end of the Cold War and after the collapse of communism.
Karl Popper, 2013
5
The Psychology of Problem Solving
Unlike typical books on problem solving that are organized by content areas, such as mathematics and natural science, this book is organized by factors that affect problem solving performance, such as motivation, emotion, intellectual ...
Janet E. Davidson, Robert J. Sternberg, 2003
6
Algorithmic Problem Solving
With this unique book, algorithm guru Roland Backhouse shares his four decades of experience to teach the fundamental principles of using algorithms to solve problems.
Roland Backhouse, 2011
7
Problem Solving
This text provides techniques and skills for managers, facilitators or team members looking for guidance on their changing role in the modern organization.
Graham Wilson, 2000
8
Problem Finding, Problem Solving, and Creativity
What is the role of problem solving in creativity? And how are problem solving and creativity related to problem finding? This book addresses these questions, and fills an obvious need for an overview of the research on problem finding.
Mark A. Runco, 1994
9
Environmental Problem Solving: A How-to Guide
A practical, user-friendly toolbox of skills, solutions, and tips for addressing the "people factor" in environmental challenges.
Jeffrey W. Hughes, 2007
10
Techniques of Problem Solving
The purpose of this book is to teach the basic principles of problem solving, including both mathematical and nonmathematical problems.
Steven George Krantz, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROBLEM-SOLVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term problem-solving is used in the context of the following news items.
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Policymaking reform; what the problem is and how to solve it
The system of PWGs is very lengthy, and it is hard to reconcile the electorate's problem-solving priorities with those of all the PWGs which are ... «Liberal Democrat Voice, Jul 15»
2
Samoan plight asks questions of 'global game'
There will also be the usual resistance from the wealthiest countries, England among them, to radical problem-solving – particularly any move ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Compromising Positions
... avoidance, accommodation and collaborative problem-solving. These strategies depend on the level of concern people in dispute have for ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Learning Lessons From the Iranian Nuclear Problem
Instead, to this day, Israeli influence continues to bedevil rational problem-solving. The US administration and European governments have at ... «Fair Observer, Jul 15»
5
The pro guide to the perfect UX portfolio
The better you are at design, the less apparent your problem-solving skills. That's why portfolios need to give more background, so your ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
6
Irish student wins bronze medal at International Linguistics Olympiad
The international problem-solving contest, which ran from 20th to 24th July, challenges students to test lateral thinking skills by decoding some ... «CareersPortal, Jul 15»
7
Sarcastic people are smarter, more creative, and better at problem
A new study has found that people who are sarcastic tend to be smarter, more creative, and better at problem-solving. So everyone can BACK ... «Cosmopolitan UK, Jul 15»
8
Thursday letters: Problem-solving in Europe
Riot police stand guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider outside the Greek parliament during a demonstration by anti-bailout ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Robotics camp teaches problem-solving at Edison Middle School
From left, Marshall Middle School student Thomas Miller, 12, and Franklin Middle School students Evan Tiffany, 13, and Gabe Schultz, 12, ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
10
Abilene university camp inspires creativity, problem-solving
Hardin-Simmons University's annual camp for gifted and talented students, Threshold, started its first session Monday. Threshold offers a ... «KTXS, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Problem-Solving [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/problem-solving>. Apr 2024 ».
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