— solver , n.
/solv/ , v.t., solved, solving .
1. to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
2. to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).
[ 1400-50; late ME solven solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve ]
Syn. 1. resolve, unravel, untangle, crack.