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.
So, being a confident problem solver is really important to your success. Much of that confidence comes from having a good process to use when approaching a problem. With one, you can solve problems quickly and effectively. Without one, your solutions may be ineffective, or you'll get stuck and do nothing, with sometimes painful consequences. There are four basic steps in solving a problem: 1  Defining the problem. 2  Generating alternatives. 3  Evaluating and selecting alternatives.