problem-solving

[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

analytic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytical investigative

WEAK

inquiring rational sound systematic

ADJECTIVE

analytical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytic cogent detailed diagnostic interpretive investigative penetrating rational scientific systematic thorough

WEAK

conclusive discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive judicious logical organized perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative reasonably searching solid sound studious subtle testing valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cursory

WEAK

chaotic disorganized illogical synthetical unsystematic

ADJECTIVE

analytic/analytical

Synonyms

WEAK

cogent conclusive detailed diagnostic discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive interpretive investigative judicious logical organized penetrating perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative rational reasonable scientific searching solid sound studious subtle systematic testing thorough valid well-grounded

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Cognitive diversity stems more from differences in education, career paths, political views, problem-solving styles and personality.

From The Wall Street Journal

She consulted Meyer, who was known for creative problem-solving.

From The Wall Street Journal

To have that problem-solving in your memory bank will be vital.

From BBC

“Not all Asian Americans are going to respond to a problem-solving approach, and not all Asian Americans are collectivist or interdependent,” Hall added.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, entertainment industry executive Zachary Sokoloff formally launched his own bid for controller, promising to bring a “problem-solving approach to City Hall.”

From Los Angeles Times

problem-solving

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