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Preciousbunny Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Solve and resolve

resolve customoer problems

but why not or can I say solve customer problems.....

and whatr's the differences?;-)
  

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Hi, solve - suggests there is a clear and correct solution, and possibly just one resolve - does not sound so clear-cut. Focuses on ending the problem, in some way that makes the customer happy For example, an apology might resolve a customer problem, but it sounds a bit wrong to me to say it might solve it. Clive

  • Hi, solve - suggests there is a clear and correct solution, and possibly just one resolve - does not sound so clear-cut.
  • Focuses on ending the problem, in some way that makes the customer happy For example, an apology might resolve a customer problem, but it sounds a bit wrong to me to say it might solve it.
  • Clive
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Hi,



solve - suggests there is a clear and correct solution, and possibly just one



resolve - does not sound so clear-cut. Focuses on ending the problem, in some way that makes the customer happy



For example, an apology might resolve a customer problem, but it sounds a bit wrong to me to say it might solve
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Get the correct answer.

... solve a math problem.
... solve an algebra problem.
... solve an accounting problem.
... solve a puzzle.

Restore harmony to a situation.

... resolve a conflict.
... resolve a complaint.
... resolve a disagreement.
... resolve a dispute.

CJ
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Hi Precious,



Possibly you are misinterpreting the word 'resolve'.

It does not mean 'solve again', ie it does not mean 're-solve'.



Clive

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