* Noun: This is the most common usage. It refers to the answer to a problem or question, or the process of solving something.
* Example: "They found a solution to the traffic congestion."
* Adjective: This usage is less common, but still valid. It means "capable of being dissolved" (usually referring to liquids).
* Example: "Salt is a solution substance."
To determine the part of speech, you need to consider the context of the sentence.