solve

(sŏlv, sôlv)

v. solved, solv·ing, solves

v.tr.

To find an answer to, explanation for, or way of dealing with (a problem, for example).

v.intr.

To solve an equation: Insert the values of the constants and solve for x.

[Middle English solven, to loosen, from Latin solvere; see leu- in Indo-European roots.]

solv′er n.

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Noun

solver - a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

convergent thinker, problem solver

thinker - someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)

Translations

résolveur

solver

[ˈsɒlvəʳ] N → solucionista mf

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