thermophile. n. 1. (Biology) an organism, esp a bacterium or plant, that thrives under warm conditions. adj. 2. (Biology) thriving under warm conditions.
Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: problem solver, solver, convergent thinker (noun). a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution.
BASICS OF PROBLEM DEFINITION. Characteristics of Problems. - Engineers are problem solvers. - Problems are problems only when we are aware of them. Crisis ---> Solution. - Problems are often confused with solutions -- leads to advocacy and early. commitment, ownership, actions to save face.