problem-solving

noun

: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem

Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't figure out what to do.

problem-solving skills

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To companies, internal promotions represent significant savings unless an external candidate presents an overwhelmingly clear value proposition that includes specialized expertise, innovative thinking or problem-solving skills that the internal team may lack. —

Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Create Problem-Solving Sessions One powerful tip is to create interactive, real-world problem-solving sessions. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Wendy has a pragmatic way of acknowledging what is and a sharp mind for creative problem-solving to determine what could be. —

Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 But even a cursory glance around the natural world suggests why Russell may be wrong: No words are needed for animals to perform all sorts of problem-solving challenges that demonstrate high-level cognition. —

Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for problem-solving

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