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solutions in search of a problem

solutions in search of a problem is the plural of solution in search of a problem.

Meaning of solution in search of a problem

Noun

solution in search of a problem (plural solutions in search of problems or solutions in search of a problem)

  1. A proposal that does not solve any problem or provide any value; or one that is intended to fill a need which does not really exist.
    • Some teachers complained that the new online grading software was a solution in search of a problem.

Questions about solutions in search of a problem

What is solutions in search of a problem the plural of?
Solutions in search of a problem is the plural of solution in search of a problem.

Words near solutions in search of a problem in the dictionary

  1. solutionizes
  2. solutionizing
  3. solutionless
  4. solutionlessness
  5. solutions
  6. solutions in search of a problem
  7. solutions in search of problems
  8. solutive
  9. solutives
  10. Solutrean
  11. Solutreans

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