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noun

solver

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that finds answers to problems.

Common pairings
problem solver puzzle solver equation solver

Word Forms

solvers plural

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The spreadsheet has a built-in _____ for optimisation problems.

Etymology

Formed from solve + the agent suffix -er.

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