Problem-solving

Synonyms for "problem-solving" (19 found)

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Closest matches (4)

Adjective(1 words)
cognitive focus

Strong matches (6)

Noun(6 words)
guidelogicalpractice problemsproblem solving abilityproblem solving activityproblem solving skill

Related words (9)

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

13 entries
actioncognitioncognitive processcognitive skilldescriptoreducationeducational activityinstructioninstructional exercisemental abilitymental processpedagogyprocess

More specific

17 entries
algorithmic thinkingcollaborative problem solvingcreative problem solvinggroup project taskguided practicelogical deductionlogical reasoningmath problem solvingopen-ended problem solvingpuzzle solvingpuzzle solving exercisescaffolded promptsstructured activitiesstructured problem solvingsystematic analysistrial and error

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Collocations

15 entries
collaborative problem solvingcreative problem solvinggroup problem solvingindependent problem solvingmath problem solvingproblem solving processproblem solving skillsproblem solving strategiesproblem-solving activityproblem-solving approachproblem-solving frameworkproblem-solving processproblem-solving skillsproblem-solving strategiesproblem-solving tasks

Inflections

5 entries
more problem-solvingmost problem-solvingproblem solvingsproblem-solvedproblem-solves

Derivations

5 entries
problem solverproblem solving abilityproblem solving skillproblem-solversolve

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

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

Source: tatoeba (2040033)

We're trying to teach Tom basic problem-solving skills.

Source: tatoeba (2662602)

Tom's systematic problem-solving skills stood him in good stead for promotion to branch manager.

Source: tatoeba (2947031)

Problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential in a managerial position.

Source: tatoeba (2947038)

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