megoldás

Megoldás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or result of solving a problem, a method or an answer that resolves a question or puzzle. In mathematics, science, technology and everyday usage, megoldás refers to the outcome or process that eliminates a problem or uncertainty. It can denote both the final answer and the steps leading to it.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb megoldani (to solve, to accomplish) with the noun-forming suffix -ás. The prefix meg- emphasizes completion or achievement. The close English equivalent is solution.

Usage: In mathematics and logic, a feladat megoldása means the solution of the task. In computing or engineering, people speak of megoldás as a fix or approach to a problem, not necessarily unique. In everyday language one can say keressem a megoldást (I am looking for a solution). The phrase jó megoldás refers to a good solution; rossz megoldás to a bad one.

Related terms: Problémamegoldás refers to the process of solving problems; megoldó is a solver or problem-solver, while megoldási módszer are phrases for solving methods. In chemistry, the term for a liquid solution is oldat, whereas megoldás is used more in abstract or problem-context.