problem-solving

Meanings

verb

nounproblem-solving (plural problem-solvings)

An act or action of solving of a problem or issue.
Research has increasingly highlighted that autistic individuals often experience executive functioning challenges in the workplace, such as difficulties with self-management, problem-solving, adapting to change, and navigating complex social environments.
2025 August 7, Jo A. Yon-Hernández, Catherine Gonzales, Surina Bothra, Kali Kecskemeti, Ana-Maria Iosif, Yukari Takarae, Steve Ruder, Susan R. McGurk, Kim T. Mueser, Marjorie Solomon, “Early Employment Outcomes in Autistic and Non-autistic Youth: Challenges and Opportunities”, in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, →DOI

Finnish ongelmanratkaisu

ongelmanratkaisuThe act of finding a solution to a problem. Often applied to mathematical equations.

German Problemlösung

ProblemlösungThe act of finding a solution to a problem. Often applied to mathematical equations.

Māori whakaoti rapanga, whakaotinga rapanga

whakaoti rapangato find answers to issues - often applied to mathematical equations
whakaotinga rapangaThe act of finding a solution to a problem. Often applied to mathematical equations.

Russian реше́ние пробле́м

реше́ние пробле́м (rešénije problém)The act of finding a solution to a problem. Often applied to mathematical equations.

Spanish resolución de problemas

resolución de problemasThe act of finding a solution to a problem. Often applied to mathematical equations.

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