Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

problem-solving

[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"This was collaborative problem-solving which prevented any further issues for the young seal and for road users."

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

That problem-solving begins long before Saturdays, when Smith hones his particular set of skills in sessions that might otherwise look like goofing off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

In the new category of computational problem-solving performance, Scotland's score was 515.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Chacon also leads an e-sports program — which, in her hands, is computer science training and problem-solving designed as fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

They never mentioned Petra’s dream, Calder’s problem-solving, Charles Fort, the twelves, or the blue ones.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training