Meaning of solution in search of a problem | Babel Free
səˈluːʃən ɪn ˈsɝt͡ʃ əv ə ˈpɹɑbləmDefinitions
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
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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