Solutionism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The belief that all difficulties have benign solutions, often of a technocratic nature. uncountable

    "Solutionism is just a belief that for every problem there exists a solution; and successful persons are those who solve problems."

  2. 2
    The providing of a solution or solutions to a customer or client (sometimes before a problem has been identified). uncountable

Example

More examples

"Solutionism is just a belief that for every problem there exists a solution; and successful persons are those who solve problems."

Etymology

From solution + -ism.

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