solution

A term used in information technology and management consulting to describe an over-priced service which cannot be explained except in esoteric terms which the customer cannot understand.

What the company needs is a whole new HR solution.

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

Solutionist

An individual who is adept at problem solving.

The members of the Design Team were not "solutionists" during their analysis of the problematic project. Instead of problem solving, viable resolutions were not explored and quickly dismissed.

by Shady Shade October 18, 2011

solutioneer

A person who is always coming up with solutions within technology related fields

Jim is truly a Solutioneer when it comes to complex coding.

by Ellis911 August 17, 2016

Perfect Solution Fallacy

The logical error that assumes a perfect solution to a problem exists, and rejects proposed solutions on the grounds that they are imperfect solutions

Decriminalizing marijuana is a bad idea because there will still be the same problems associated with it

Perfect solution fallacy is rejecting a proposed solution on the grounds that it won't completely eradicate marijuana abuse

by BTM87 December 1, 2011

ERN solution

A solution that is even better than a Sharp solution.

That company is top notch. They always come up with ERN solutions.

by Grammar Maven 101 June 27, 2023

The Jeroen-solution

A bizar, astonishing solution to a situation that seems hopeless.

Getting a potato chip that lies on your neck into your mouth while your hands are tied behind your back... a true Jeroen-solution.

If you are in a situation that seems hopeless, then the last thing you should do is give up. You should hold on until the end and you will always find the Jeroen-solution.

by Oscar Jin April 12, 2008

The Hutcho Solution

When a student in class developed a new way to answer a maths question, that the teacher didn't think of.

Teacher: do it this way
Student: I have a better way, try this, it is heaps quicker
Teacher: oh yeah, why didnt I think of that, that's the Hutcho Solution

by TheChalkie August 15, 2022