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problem-solving

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




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"There's about 12 different rounds of testing, psychometric, cognitive, safety-critical stuff, problem solving and a couple of quite meaty interviews," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

This balance supports flexible and effective problem solving.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

He recalled being drawn to poker because it required problem solving and sizing up the strengths of one’s own position against the opponent’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The findings support the idea that REM sleep, the rapid eye movement stage of sleep when vivid and sometimes lucid dreams occur, may be especially helpful for creative problem solving.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

Creative problem solving requires that you be able to see and manipulate your lesson material in unique ways to reach all types of student learners.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin