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problem-solving

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/ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/ · prob-lem solv-ing

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

مشکلات یا پیچیدہ مسائل کے حل کے عمل کو کہتے ہیں۔

مسئلہ حل کرنے

masla hal karne

Synonyms

solution findingtroubleshootingresolutionحل تلاش کرنادشواری کا حلمسئلہ کا حل

Antonyms

problem creatingcausing issuescomplicatingمسئلہ پیدا کرنادشواری پیدا کرنامشکل بنانا

Common Collocations

  • effective problem-solving
  • creative problem-solving
  • problem-solving skills

Example Sentences

Problem-solving is essential in any engineering project.

مسئلہ حل کرنا کسی بھی انجینئرنگ پروجیکٹ میں ضروری ہے۔

Masla hal karna kisi bhi engineering project mein zaroori hai.

She excelled in problem-solving during the competition.

مسئلہ حل کرنے میں وہ مقابلے کے دوران بہترین رہی۔

Masla hal karne mein woh muqable ke dauran behtareen rahi.

Developing strong problem-solving skills can enhance your career.

مضبوط مسئلہ حل کرنے کی مہارتیں آپ کے کیریئر کو بہتر بنا سکتی ہیں۔

Mazboot masla hal karne ki mahartain aapke career ko behtar bana sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

problematic:While 'problem-solving' refers to finding solutions, 'problematic' indicates something that causes problems.

Word Family

problem-solver
nounمسئلہ حل کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a puzzle; solving it is key!

Imagine putting together a jigsaw puzzle, where each piece represents a step in problem-solving.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یقیں ہو تو کوئی مشکل ہے کیا، کرو تو اپنے ہاتھوں میں ہے جادو۔

Yaqeen ho to koi mushkil hai kya, Karo to apne haathon mein hai jadoo.

If there is faith, what difficulty exists? If you act, magic lies in your hands.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہر مسئلے کا حل ہوتا ہے

Har maslay ka hal hota hai

Every problem has a solution.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "problem + solving" — the act of finding solutions to difficulties

First known use: 1955

The term 'problem-solving' has been used in academic and professional contexts since the mid-20th century, reflecting an emphasis on analytical thinking and creativity in tackling challenges.