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What are the differences among these words? 1. I have a solution to this problem. 2. I have a resolution to this problem. 3. This problem has been resolved by him. 4. This problem has solved by him. Can you guys please explain exactly what the differences among time and how to use them correctly? I am getting so confused by these words?

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I agree with Alex. I would add that “resolution” often suggests a certain amount of subjectivity: there is a human decision about what to do; there may have been many possible options; it is not necessarily clear what the best option is; but somebody made a decision to choose one of the options. In contrast, “solution” suggests more objectivity: there is a problem, and the solution provides a clear and effective way to overcome the problem.
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Sometimes they are interchangeable but "resolve" also often means to make a decision, and in this form does not take an object. Sentence #2 is not colloquial and doesn't quite sound right. The other sentences are fine, but 4 would be much more common than 3.

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