problem-solving
Example Sentences
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It’s all problem-solving; if you do the research to think it through, you’re just likely to come up with better answers.
“It has made it easier to get by, but in many ways harder to truly succeed. Human flourishing and happiness is not just about subsistence, but also depends on growth, dynamic problem-solving, and solidarity through hardship.”
From Salon
Duane remained silent until the scolding part of the conversation was over and the problem-solving part could begin.
From Literature
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BAS' selection process tests for conflict-handling and problem-solving abilities, which is followed by thorough pre-deployment training for successful candidates.
From BBC
It can capture your problem-solving approach: which questions you asked first, how you refined the search when initial attempts failed, potentially even the logical steps that led you from symptom to cause.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.