solution

(nouns)

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answer

Solution to a question

T1

Nuance: Correct response

Use for questions and math problems.

Boring

The solution to the last question was 36, so she checked her work and finally relaxed.

Better

The answer to the last question was 36, so she checked her work and finally relaxed.

fix

Repair solution

T1

Nuance: Repair

Use for repairs and quick solutions.

Boring

The solution for the broken zipper was replacing the slider, and the backpack closed again.

Better

The fix for the broken zipper was replacing the slider, and the backpack closed again.

idea

Suggested solution

T1

Nuance: Suggestion

Use for a suggested solution.

Boring

My solution was to label the folders so we could find files faster during group work.

Better

My idea was to label the folders so we could find files faster during group work.

plan

Solution with steps

T1

Nuance: Steps

Use when the solution is a plan.

Boring

Our solution was to split the work into small tasks and set deadlines on the calendar.

Better

Our plan was to split the work into small tasks and set deadlines on the calendar.

approach

Method of solving

T2

Nuance: Method

Good for essays and explanations.

Boring

Her solution was to break the problem into smaller parts and solve them one at a time.

Better

Her approach was to break the problem into smaller parts and solve them one at a time.

remedy

Helps a bad situation

T2

Nuance: Helps

Use when the solution improves a situation.

Boring

A good solution for boredom is starting a new hobby that keeps your hands busy.

Better

A good remedy for boredom is starting a new hobby that keeps your hands busy.

resolution

Ends a conflict

T2

Nuance: Ends conflict

Use for conflicts and story endings.

Boring

The solution to the argument was an apology and a clear plan to start over.

Better

The resolution to the argument was an apology and a clear plan to start over.

strategy

Smart plan to solve a problem

T2

Nuance: Smart plan

Use for goal-focused solving.

Boring

Our solution was to review a little each night, then take a practice quiz on Friday.

Better

Our strategy was to review a little each night, then take a practice quiz on Friday.

countermeasure

Prevents a problem

T3

Nuance: Prevents harm

Use for prevention in reports.

Boring

Wearing helmets is a solution that prevents serious injuries when people fall.

Better

Wearing helmets is a countermeasure that prevents serious injuries when people fall.

implementation

Putting a solution into action

T3

Nuance: Carrying out

Formal; focuses on carrying out a plan.

Boring

The solution was a new hallway rule, and passing time became calmer with less pushing.

Better

The implementation of the new hallway rule made passing time calmer and reduced pushing.

intervention

Stepping in to solve a problem

T3

Nuance: Steps in

Use when someone steps in to help solve a problem.

Boring

The teacher’s solution stopped the conflict before it turned into a fight.

Better

The teacher’s intervention stopped the conflict before it turned into a fight.

workaround

Temporary solution

T3

Nuance: Temporary

Use when you can’t fix the main issue yet.

Boring

The solution was borrowing a laptop for the week until the repair was finished.

Better

The workaround was borrowing a laptop for the week until the repair was finished.