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English noun: problem solving

1. problem solving (cognition) the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems


Broader (hypernym)cognitive psychology

2. problem solving (cognition) the thought processes involved in solving a problem


Broader (hypernym)cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process


Narrower (hyponym)calculation, computation, enquiry, figuring, inquiry, reckoning, research


Part holonymconvergent thinking, inspiration









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