Solver
noun
A person or thing that solves something.
She was always a good problem solver.
Often appears as...
- problem solver
- puzzle solver
noun
A tool or program used for resolving mathematical, scientific or engineering problems.
He used a quadratic equation solver to find the job done.
Often appears as...
- equation solver
- algorithm solver
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person or thing that solves something.
She was always a good problem solver.
Often appears as...
- problem solver
- puzzle solver
noun
A tool or program used for resolving mathematical, scientific or engineering problems.
He used a quadratic equation solver to find the job done.
Often appears as...
- equation solver
- algorithm solver
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Person or Device
Can refer to both a person with problem-solving skills or a device made to resolve issues.
My calculator is a great math solver.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'solver' usually suggests competence and the ability to overcome challenges.
She's known as the office solver for IT issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Role
Implies taking an active role in finding a solution, not just participating in the process.
He became the chief solver during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 1/3Person or Device
Can refer to both a person with problem-solving skills or a device made to resolve issues.
My calculator is a great math solver.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'solver' usually suggests competence and the ability to overcome challenges.
She's known as the office solver for IT issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Role
Implies taking an active role in finding a solution, not just participating in the process.
He became the chief solver during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 1/3Person or Device
Can refer to both a person with problem-solving skills or a device made to resolve issues.
My calculator is a great math solver.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'solver' usually suggests competence and the ability to overcome challenges.
She's known as the office solver for IT issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Role
Implies taking an active role in finding a solution, not just participating in the process.
He became the chief solver during the negotiations.
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Meet the Shark Men:...
the shark I don't this is kind of making me nuts he's also the shark mens engineer governor cradle buddy got this great i'll get ready for the shirt as the problem solver right there Danny let's just watch the doctor he carries a lot of responsibility all our supplies
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The next software...
And this tool was actually built on a solver that's deployed routinely around the world for conventional software verification. So we started with a set of nearly 50 different specifications that we generated from experimental observations of embryonic stem cells.
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The joyful, perplexing...
but elegant enough so you can get to the aha moment, where everything clicks into place. Puzzle solvers are junkies for this aha moment -- it feels like a brief high and an instant of pristine clarity. And there's also a deeper fulfillment at play here,
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Millennials are the...
myself to spring into action we are the generation of problem solvers we already know to recycle papers and plastics and eternal flights when no one's in the room but because I would say we are more innovative and resourceful than that
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Ashraf Ghani: How to fix...
They need different ways of being approached, different ways of being enfranchised, different ways of being skilled. And that's the first thing. Second is, you're problem solvers, but you're not engaging your global responsibility.
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Math class needs a...
So I just really encourage you, whatever your stake is in education -- whether you're a student, parent, teacher, policy maker, whatever -- insist on better math curriculum. We need more patient problem solvers. Thank you.
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Math class needs a...
just really encourage you whatever your stake is in education whether you're a student parent teacher policymaker whatever it's insist on better math curriculum we need more patient problem solvers thank you
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Group theory 101: How to...
And, in fact, that's exactly what most solvers do, even using a group theory notation indicating turns. And it's not just good for puzzle solving. Group theory is deeply embedded in music, as well.
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How Schools Can Nurture...
to develop the genius in every student and give them the tools to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators and leaders. So we got a bunch of educators to help us answer that question.
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When we design for...
Design thinkers are, by nature, problem solvers. So imagine listening to a conversation and only understanding 50 percent of what is said.
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Meet the Shark Men:...
the shark I don't this is kind of making me nuts he's also the shark mens engineer governor cradle buddy got this great i'll get ready for the shirt as the problem solver right there Danny let's just watch the doctor he carries a lot of responsibility all our supplies
Video examples
The next software...
And this tool was actually built on a solver that's deployed routinely around the world for conventional software verification. So we started with a set of nearly 50 different specifications that we generated from experimental observations of embryonic stem cells.
Video examples
The joyful, perplexing...
but elegant enough so you can get to the aha moment, where everything clicks into place. Puzzle solvers are junkies for this aha moment -- it feels like a brief high and an instant of pristine clarity. And there's also a deeper fulfillment at play here,
Video examples
Millennials are the...
myself to spring into action we are the generation of problem solvers we already know to recycle papers and plastics and eternal flights when no one's in the room but because I would say we are more innovative and resourceful than that
Video examples
Ashraf Ghani: How to fix...
They need different ways of being approached, different ways of being enfranchised, different ways of being skilled. And that's the first thing. Second is, you're problem solvers, but you're not engaging your global responsibility.
Video examples
Math class needs a...
So I just really encourage you, whatever your stake is in education -- whether you're a student, parent, teacher, policy maker, whatever -- insist on better math curriculum. We need more patient problem solvers. Thank you.
Video examples
Math class needs a...
just really encourage you whatever your stake is in education whether you're a student parent teacher policymaker whatever it's insist on better math curriculum we need more patient problem solvers thank you
Video examples
Group theory 101: How to...
And, in fact, that's exactly what most solvers do, even using a group theory notation indicating turns. And it's not just good for puzzle solving. Group theory is deeply embedded in music, as well.
Video examples
How Schools Can Nurture...
to develop the genius in every student and give them the tools to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators and leaders. So we got a bunch of educators to help us answer that question.
Video examples
When we design for...
Design thinkers are, by nature, problem solvers. So imagine listening to a conversation and only understanding 50 percent of what is said.
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Quote examples
Kathryn Lasky
American Author
Thinking - in particular abstract thinking, which most of us are introduced to through the study of mathematics and literature - helps us learn that we can become problem solvers.
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David Droga
Australian Businessman
We're communicators, we're problem solvers, and we're lateral thinkers, and there's nothing that can't be improved with that. The world needs us, and we want to be needed.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
I'm a problem solver. I love people. The more complicated they are, the more I get into them, and I just want to understand what makes them tick.
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Ben Horowitz
English Businessman
Hire sales people who are really smart problem solvers, but lack courage, hunger and competitiveness, and your company will go out of business.
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Esther McVey
British Politician
That's what you've got to be to be an MP: a problem solver. How can I help you? How can I engage? What do you need?
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Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
Guys are natural problem solvers - they like to have strategies.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
I see myself as a problem solver, creating solutions.
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Roseanne Barr
American Actress
I am a woman, therefore I am a problem solver.
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Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
I'm a pretty good problem solver.
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
My mom was a problem solver.
Quote examples
Kathryn Lasky
American Author
Thinking - in particular abstract thinking, which most of us are introduced to through the study of mathematics and literature - helps us learn that we can become problem solvers.
Quote examples
David Droga
Australian Businessman
We're communicators, we're problem solvers, and we're lateral thinkers, and there's nothing that can't be improved with that. The world needs us, and we want to be needed.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
I'm a problem solver. I love people. The more complicated they are, the more I get into them, and I just want to understand what makes them tick.
Quote examples
Ben Horowitz
English Businessman
Hire sales people who are really smart problem solvers, but lack courage, hunger and competitiveness, and your company will go out of business.
Quote examples
Esther McVey
British Politician
That's what you've got to be to be an MP: a problem solver. How can I help you? How can I engage? What do you need?
Quote examples
Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
Guys are natural problem solvers - they like to have strategies.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
I see myself as a problem solver, creating solutions.
Quote examples
Roseanne Barr
American Actress
I am a woman, therefore I am a problem solver.
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Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
I'm a pretty good problem solver.
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
My mom was a problem solver.
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