solve

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To find an answer or solution to a problem or question

   To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

   • True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
   • God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.
2. 2

   to find out the perpetrator, the motive etc (of crime)

   • to solve a murder   to solve a crime
3. 3

   To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.

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   1. 4

      To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen…

      To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.

   2. 5

      To loosen or separate the parts of.

   3. 6

      A solution

      A solution; an explanation.

      • The solve is this, that thou dost common grow.
      • KEVIN: I decided a long time ago that just because I love Raymond, doesn't mean I have to love the people he works with. Good solve, Detective.
      • “Hey, Mr. Quilt Bandit.” Ian smiled. “Nice solve, Nancy Drew.”

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