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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Research has consistently shown that AI prompts requesting step-by-step reasoning significantly improve problem-solving accuracy compared to direct questions.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
All the compromises were done before, or not compromises, but all the problem-solving economics were done before that.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
As the hospitality industry becomes more competitive and complex − with higher turnover rates and shifting workforce expectations − effective decision-making and problem-solving skills become crucial in managing guest experiences.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
And the problem-solving skills built by tackling hard problems are infinitely more valuable than being able to mimic a teacher’s steps.
—Dave Kung, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
All the compromises were done before, or not compromises, but all the problem-solving economics were done before that.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
As the hospitality industry becomes more competitive and complex − with higher turnover rates and shifting workforce expectations − effective decision-making and problem-solving skills become crucial in managing guest experiences.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
And the problem-solving skills built by tackling hard problems are infinitely more valuable than being able to mimic a teacher’s steps.
—Dave Kung, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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