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mention the solutions vs mention about the solutions

Both phrases are commonly used, but 'mention the solutions' is more concise and direct. 'Mention about the solutions' is also acceptable but slightly less common. In general, 'mention the solutions' is preferred for its simplicity and clarity.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 640 views

mention the solutions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to talk about or refer to the solutions without going into detail.

Examples:

  • Please mention the solutions to the problem.
  • He briefly mentioned the solutions during the meeting.
  • We have been improving the balance at all stages in this procedure: I could mention the solutions we have found for the problems of small enterprises, or the strengthened health and environmental protection measures, particularly as regards the risks to which workers are exposed.
  • I take it that he didn't mention the obvious solution to the situation.
  • I will mention here the form of solution that the Council adopted mutatis mutandis for the gas and electricity sectors.
  • I would like to mention a solution which has been promoted for many years by the Christian and Democratic Union - Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU-ČSL) in the Czech Republic.
  • The report mentions the need for a return on investments, as if this were the whole or part of the solution to the problem of scarcity.
  • Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, Mrs Fischer Boel, you gave a very brief response on the subject of the crises and I did not hear you mention any possible solutions to these crises.
  • I would also like to mention the significant research aspect, for example to encourage innovative production techniques or develop environmentally friendly solutions.
  • Part of the solution also depends on the second point I intended to mention in the debate - forests.
  • I would like to mention the contribution made by the Czech Presidency and the active support from the European Commission in finding common solutions.
  • A uniform system may be one solution that would help surmount the present period of recession, not to mention the improvement in competitiveness today and, especially, in the future.
  • While both landfills and waste incinerators (not to mention methanisation plants) are in use elsewhere in the EU, they should not be seen as the solution to waste management.
  • I mention this last issue because it is the solution we should be embracing as quickly as possible if peace is to have any chance at all.
  • In particular, I would like to mention the strong spirit, indeed the will, that prevailed, including on the part of the Commission and the Council in the end, to arrive at a really constructive solution.
  • Firstly, given that tomorrow is World Aids Day, I will mention the requirement to find a definitive solution to the problem of access to medicines in countries that have no pharmaceutical production capacity.
  • But I should also like to mention the status of the European Parliament, and to acknowledge the considerable effort which the Council and the Italian presidency have made in order to reach a solution.
  • If there is anything that the recent financial turbulence has shown us, it is the benefit of a strong central bank that can withstand short-term solutions, not to mention the stabilising effect of participating in a large currency zone.
  • Not to mention the personal demons.
  • Not to mention the entire operation.
  • Sir... You forgot to mention the incentive memo.
  • Not to mention the security guards.

Alternatives:

  • discuss the solutions
  • talk about the solutions
  • refer to the solutions
  • bring up the solutions
  • address the solutions

mention about the solutions

This phrase is correct but slightly less common than 'mention the solutions'.

This phrase is also used to instruct someone to talk about or refer to the solutions, but it includes an unnecessary preposition ('about').

Examples:

  • She mentioned about the solutions in her presentation.
  • Let's mention about the solutions in the report.
  • If we are lucky, if we get some mention about the film with encouraging words...
  • Uncle, thanks a lot, you don't have to mention about the money to her.
  • Didn't she mention about the spell?
  • Did I mention about the sorry part?
  • I entirely share the sense of dissatisfaction about the solution of this problem.
  • And we have not thought enough about the solutions.
  • It also kept the competent committee of Parliament closely informed about the solutions then agreed.
  • The solution does not lie in enhancing the European bureaucracy, or squabbles about the location and management of a new institution.
  • Naturally we were all pleased about the solution finally reached, but the lives lost in the meantime must still be deeply regretted.
  • The Commission has been informed about the situation of Railtrack and about the solutions envisaged to terminate the administration period.
  • We have focused on the problems. And we have not thought enough about the solutions.
  • Doris PACK (EPP-ED, DE) began by referring to the inevitability of Kosovan independence but expressed her concern about the solution which had been found.
  • Doris PACK (EPP-ED, DE) began by referring to the inevitability of Kosovan independence but expressed her concern about the solution which had been found.
  • This is yet another report which, despite starting off with some correct statements about the current situation, makes little or no progress with regard to the solutions required.
  • Remain casual and don't mention about anything unusual going on.
  • Though I don't think you should mention about Nick.
  • There's no mention about it.
  • No mention about missiles in Turkey?
  • You shouldn't mention about her.
  • If you have problems swallowing capsules you should ask your doctor about the possibility of changing to the solution form of this medicine or you could carefully open the capsule and mix its contents with some food.

Alternatives:

  • mention the solutions
  • discuss the solutions
  • talk about the solutions
  • refer to the solutions
  • bring up the solutions

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