noun
solver
Solver (noun) means a person or program that works out the answer to a problem. Example: “The spreadsheet has a built-in solver for optimisation problems.”
noun
1
A person or program that works out the answer to a problem.
"The spreadsheet has a built-in solver for optimisation problems."
"She's a natural problem solver."
How to use solver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that finds answers to problems.
Common pairings
problem solver
puzzle solver
equation solver
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Word forms
- Plural
- solvers
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The spreadsheet has a built-in _____ for optimisation problems.
Etymology
Formed from solve + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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problem solver
convergent thinker
Frequently asked questions
What does “solver” mean?
The word “solver” means a person or program that works out the answer to a problem. In plain terms, someone or something that finds answers to problems.
How do you use “solver” in a sentence?
Here is “solver” used in a sentence: “The spreadsheet has a built-in solver for optimisation problems.”
What part of speech is “solver”?
“Solver” is a noun.
What is the meaning of solver?
"solver" (noun) means a person or program that works out the answer to a problem.
