a tough nut to crack |
a problem or situation that is difficult to solve or cope with. [1/2 definitions] |
biomimicry |
the imitation of natural biological functioning in the creation of new forms of technology or in the devising of new processes or systems that can help solve human problems. |
cipher |
to solve (a problem) by using arithmetic; calculate. [1/7 definitions] |
committee |
a group of persons chosen or volunteering themselves to work together to solve a problem or resolve a particular issue. |
cut the Gordian knot |
to solve a difficult problem in a rapid, bold manner. |
do1 |
to attempt or carry out in order to solve a problem or accomplish a particular goal. [1/13 definitions] |
insoluble |
impossible to solve or understand. [1/2 definitions] |
insolvable |
impossible to solve; insoluble. |
intelligence test |
any of several standardized tests designed to determine an individual's intelligence by his or her ability to solve certain problems. |
knotty |
difficult to understand or solve; complex; intricate. [1/2 definitions] |
researcher |
a person who engages in systematic scholarly investigation in order to gain knowledge or understanding or to solve a particular problem. |
riddle1 |
to solve riddles. [1/4 definitions] |
sort |
to make clear so as to solve or bring to a resolution (fol. by "out"). [1/5 definitions] |
sort out |
to do what is necessary to solve (a problem). [2/3 definitions] |
stickler |
a problem that is puzzling or difficult to solve. [1/2 definitions] |
summitry |
the belief in, use of, or reliance on summit conferences to solve international problems. [1/2 definitions] |
tackle |
to try to master or solve (something difficult). [1/7 definitions] |
task force |
any group or committee assembled to carry out a specific task or solve a specific problem. [1/2 definitions] |
technetronic |
relating to or marked by the use of technology and electronics to solve social, political, or economic problems. |
unriddle |
to solve or explain (a mystery or puzzle). |
work |
to solve (a problem) through mental activity (usu. fol. by "out"). [1/22 definitions] |