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solved vs. resolved #1 (permalink) Sat Aug 16, 2008 15:26 pm   solved vs. resolved
 

Hello

Please take a look at the following sentences:

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I said: The problem is solved now, I did some changes with the cookie settings.
He said: I am glad the issue has been resolved. If you need anything else, let me know.


I am still trying to figure when to use "solved" and "resolved" in "problem/issue solving" context.

Can I assume that "resolved" is usually used with "issue" and "solved" with "problem"?

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Problem solved.
Issue resolved.


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solved vs. resolved #2 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:31 am   solved vs. resolved
 

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I think that is too absolute an assumption. A problem can be either solved or resolved. 'Solve' is generally used to mean simply 'find the answer', while 'resolve' tends to have a more complex overtone of discussion and decision-making to determine an answer.
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solved vs. resolved #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:25 am   solved vs. resolved
 

So that's the difference. Perhaps my assumption is deducted from the impression that issue is more complex than problem.

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