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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Candidates with these traits tend to struggle with problem-solving and decision-making, operate at a lower processing speed relative to executive peers, and resist adaptation.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2025
Among the options are Animal Kingdom Camp, which teaches participants about ecosystems, and Robotics Camp, where design, code and problem-solving skills are used, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Kids can work on problem-solving and reading comprehension skills with activities inspired by children’s storybook characters.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Children won’t develop crucial life skills Removing all obstacles also eliminates the opportunity for children to build problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the chance to learn how to navigate challenges and cope with disappointment.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2025
Among the options are Animal Kingdom Camp, which teaches participants about ecosystems, and Robotics Camp, where design, code and problem-solving skills are used, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Kids can work on problem-solving and reading comprehension skills with activities inspired by children’s storybook characters.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Children won’t develop crucial life skills Removing all obstacles also eliminates the opportunity for children to build problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the chance to learn how to navigate challenges and cope with disappointment.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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