problem-solving
problem-solving is the present participle and gerund of problem-solve.
Meaning of problem-solve
Verb
problem-solve (third-person singular simple present problem-solves, present participle problem-solving, simple past and past participle problem-solved)
- To solve problems.
Noun
problem-solving (plural problem-solvings)
- An act or action of solving of a problem or issue.
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Forms of problem-solving
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Phrases with problem-solving
Questions about problem-solving
- What does problem-solving mean?
- Problem-solving means an act or action of solving of a problem or issue.
- What is problem-solving the present participle and gerund of?
- Problem-solving is the present participle and gerund of problem-solve.
- What part of speech is problem-solving?
- Problem-solving is a noun.
- What is the plural of problem-solving?
- The plural of problem-solving is problem-solvings.
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