problem-solving
Working through difficulties
Problem-solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
It involves identifying what's wrong, analyzing possible approaches, and working toward resolution.
The term appears frequently in job descriptions and educational contexts, where strong problem-solving skills are valued.
As a modifier: problem-solving strategies, problem-solving abilities.
Conclusion from premises
- inductionFormal admission process
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
- premiseFoundation for logical argument
conclusion · syllogism · validity · proof · algorithm · if-then · elimination · systematic
Identification of illness
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- root-causeFundamental origin of problem
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
investigation · troubleshooting · breakdown · dissection · scrutiny · detection · inquiry · research
Puzzle demanding clever thought
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
- sudokuLogic grid puzzle
mystery · cryptogram · clue · hint · decipher · crack · unravel · whodunit
Arranging for future events
- prioritizationRanking by importance
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- heuristicPractical solving shortcut
flowchart · framework · trade-off · cost-benefit · contingency · goal-setting · milestone · delegation
Generating many ideas freely
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- ideationForming mental concepts
- reframingChanging interpretive context
improvisation · experimentation · unconventional · intuition · insight · eureka · resourcefulness · synthesis
Joint effort toward shared aim
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- facilitationMaking tasks easier
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
negotiation · mediation · feedback · communication · cross-functional · stakeholder · conflict-resolution · consultation
deduction
Conclusion from premises
- inductionFormal admission process
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
premise · conclusion · syllogism · validity · proof · algorithm · if-then · elimination · systematic · sequential
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- root-causeFundamental origin of problem
examination · investigation · troubleshooting · breakdown · dissection · scrutiny · detection · inquiry · research · interpretation
brainteaser
Puzzle demanding clever thought
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
sudoku · mystery · cryptogram · clue · hint · decipher · crack · unravel · whodunit · maze
planning
Arranging for future events
- prioritizationRanking by importance
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
heuristic · flowchart · framework · trade-off · cost-benefit · contingency · goal-setting · milestone · delegation · objectives
brainstorming
Generating many ideas freely
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- ideationForming mental concepts
reframing · improvisation · experimentation · unconventional · intuition · insight · eureka · resourcefulness · synthesis · what-if
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- facilitationMaking tasks easier
- consensusGeneral group agreement
delegation · negotiation · mediation · feedback · communication · cross-functional · stakeholder · conflict-resolution · consultation · partnership
- thinkingthinking, reasoning, thought, ponder, contemplate
- job skillsteamwork, communication, time management, organization, multitasking
- success factorshard work, determination, persistence, effort, goals
- self-relianceself-sufficiency, independence, resourcefulness, self-discipline, self-motivation
- critical thinkingcritical thinking, reasoning, logic puzzles, analysis, inference
- Pragmatismpracticality, utility, realism, efficiency, results
problem-solvingavoidance
Deliberate keeping away
denial · evasion · procrastination · head-in-the-sand · willful ignorance
problem-solvingtroublemaking
Deliberately causing discord
complicating · obfuscation · muddying the waters · overthinking · rumination
problem-solvingexacerbation
Making something more severe
aggravation · worsening · escalation · sabotage · obstruction
problem, resolve, solve, solution, resolved, problems, solved, problematic, resolving