Problem-solving

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    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."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of problem-solve form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"Learning is the elixir that makes the human brain the most powerful organic decision-making and problem-solving tool on the planet."

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