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Meaning of solution in search of a problem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

/səˈluːʃən ɪn ˈsɝt͡ʃ əv ə ˈpɹɑbləm/

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Lösung auf der Suche nach einem Problem

Examples

“Some teachers complained that the new online grading software was a solution in search of a problem.”

“The early days of the PC were a classic case of a solution in search of a problem. It was pretty obvious that a computer-on-your-desk was an exciting prospect and had to be good for something. But what?”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

solution looking for a problem solution of continuity solution pan solution pit solution stack solutionism