Problem Solving Techniques

noun a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems

verb to generate ideas and solutions through a group discussion

• The team gathered to brainstorm ideas for the upcoming project.
• Let's get together and brainstorm some cool ideas for the party.
• We need to have a brainstorm sesh to come up with a plan.
• Sometimes I just need to sit back and let my brainstorm on its own.

noun a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information

verb to ask questions of or about

adjective pertaining to or used for questioning

preposition used in forming direct questions

• The professor posed a challenging question during the lecture.
• I have a question about the homework assignment.
• Hey, I've got a quick question for you.
• Her decision to quit her job raised a lot of questions among her colleagues.

verb the action of finding a solution to a problem or puzzle

• Solving complex mathematical equations requires a deep understanding of advanced concepts.
• I love solving puzzles and riddles in my free time.
• I'm really good at solving problems on the fly.
• She has a way of solving conflicts with her calm demeanor and diplomatic skills.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The team had to think up a new strategy to increase sales.
• Let's get together and think up some ideas for the party.
• We need to think up a cool excuse to skip class tomorrow.
• Sometimes you just have to think up a way to navigate through difficult situations.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'underspecified' describes something that is not clearly defined or specified

• The requirements for the project were underspecified, leading to confusion among the team members.
• The instructions were kinda vague and underspecified, so I'm not exactly sure what needs to be done.
• The boss gave us some half-assed, underspecified directions for this task.
• His plan was like a map with underspecified coordinates, leaving us lost and unsure of where to go.

noun a competitive activity involving solving Rubik's cubes as quickly as possible

• Speedcubing is a competitive sport where participants solve Rubik's cubes as quickly as possible.
• I've been practicing speedcubing and I'm getting faster every day!
• Speedcubing is my jam, I can solve a cube in under 20 seconds!
• In the world of speedcubing, solving a cube in less than 10 seconds is like reaching the pinnacle of success.