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solutions in search of problems

solutions in search of problems 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 problems

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

Words near solutions in search of problems in the dictionary

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

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