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Definitions

problem-solving

[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
analytic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical investigative
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inquiring rational sound systematic
ADJECTIVE
analytical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytic cogent detailed diagnostic interpretive investigative penetrating rational scientific systematic thorough
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conclusive discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive judicious logical organized perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative reasonably searching solid sound studious subtle testing valid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cursory
WEAK
chaotic disorganized illogical synthetical unsystematic
ADJECTIVE
analytic/analytical
Synonyms
WEAK
cogent conclusive detailed diagnostic discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive interpretive investigative judicious logical organized penetrating perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative rational reasonable scientific searching solid sound studious subtle systematic testing thorough valid well-grounded

Example Sentences

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Positivity and problem-solving is at the heart of the film, which includes an ensemble cast of scientists working together around the world to save the sun and the rest of the universe.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Working alongside peers, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers gave her experience in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

The team also designed custom puzzle boxes to test the squirrels’ memory and problem-solving.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

AI tools should be leveraged to enhance human capability, freeing cognitive bandwidth for higher-level problem-solving and creativity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

From the time I was little, my parents had trained me to be an extreme problem-solver—like a problem-solving ninja.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling