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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Adapting to these styles can help shift conversations away from emotional reactions and toward rational problem-solving, ensuring a more productive and balanced workplace.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
His work is characterized by problem-solving, breaking creative boundaries, and ensuring that his projects endure.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Research shows that gaming has benefits such as better problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills—and can even be a potential future career path.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Cognitive scientists see critical thinking as a specific kind of reasoning that involves problem-solving and making sound judgments.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
His work is characterized by problem-solving, breaking creative boundaries, and ensuring that his projects endure.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Research shows that gaming has benefits such as better problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills—and can even be a potential future career path.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Cognitive scientists see critical thinking as a specific kind of reasoning that involves problem-solving and making sound judgments.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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