problem-solving
problem-solving
finding solutions
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problem-solving with Chinese translation
problem-solving usage examples
Her problem-solving skills helped the team finish the project on time.
During the interview, he gave a clear example of his problem-solving approach.
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problem-solving synonyms
What's the difference between problem-solving / solution-finding / decision-making / solutions / critical thinking / analytical skills
A literal term close to 'problem-solving', but used less frequently.
The workshop focused on solution-finding techniques for team conflicts.
Emphasizes choosing between options; not always about finding technical fixes.
Good decision-making helped the team choose the best course of action.
Usually refers to the final answers or options rather than the process of finding them.
They proposed several solutions to reduce costs.
A reasoning skill involving analysis and evaluation of information; broader than just problem solving.
Critical thinking helps students question assumptions and find better approaches.
The ability to break complex information into parts and find patterns; part of problem solving.
Her analytical skills allowed her to identify the bottleneck in the process.
Generating novel and unconventional ideas; one approach to problem solving.
Creative thinking produced several unusual but promising ideas for the project.
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How to pronounce problem-solving and what this word means
problem-solving means problem-solving. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce problem-solving
/ˈprɒbləm ˌsɒlvɪŋ/
problem-solving translation
problem-solving
problem-solving examples
Her problem-solving skills helped the team finish the project on time.
problem-solving transcription
/ˈprɒbləm ˌsɒlvɪŋ/, /ˈprɑbləmˌsɑlvɪŋ/
Questions about this word
problem-solving meaning: what does it mean?
finding solutions
problem-solving pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
problem-solving is pronounced as /ˈprɒbləm ˌsɒlvɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
problem-solving definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her problem-solving skills helped the team finish the project on time. Translation: Её навыки решения проблем помогли команде завершить проект вовремя.
Is problem-solving part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, problem-solving can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is problem-solving part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, problem-solving can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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