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   problem

   /ˈprɒbləm/

   noun

   • 1. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome: "they have financial problems" Similar difficultyissuetroubleworrycomplicationdifficult situationmessmuddlemix-upsnaghitchdrawbackstumbling blockobstaclehurdlehiccupsetbackcatchcatch-22vexed questionquandarythe rubpredicamentplightcan of wormshornets' nestGordian knotmisfortunemishapmisadventureinformal:dilemmaheadacheprobhasslepicklefixtight spotfly in the ointmenthow-do-you-dojobgremlinfacerkatzenjammerrare:nodus
   • ▪ a thing that is difficult to achieve: "motivation of staff can also be a problem" Similar difficultyissuetroubleworrycomplicationdifficult situationmessmuddlemix-upsnaghitchdrawbackstumbling blockobstaclehurdlehiccupsetbackcatchcatch-22vexed questionquandarythe rubpredicamentplightcan of wormshornets' nestGordian knotmisfortunemishapmisadventureinformal:dilemmaheadacheprobhasslepicklefixtight spotfly in the ointmenthow-do-you-dojobgremlinfacerkatzenjammerrare:nodus
   • 2. an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.
   • ▪ a proposition in which something has to be constructed.
   • ▪ (in chess) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result.

   adjective

   • 1. denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others: "practitioners help families develop strategies for managing problem behaviour in teens"
   • ▪ denoting or relating to people who have a habit or addiction that causes difficulties for themselves and others: "friends and family of problem drinkers often live every day with uncertainty, deceit, and emotional and physical abuse"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein ‘put forth’, from pro ‘before’ + ballein ‘to throw’.

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   What does problem mean?

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   What is a problem in a situation?

   • A problem is a roadblock in a situation, something that sets up a conflict and forces you to find a resolution. The meaning of the Greek word próblēma meant "to put forth," which is different from the meaning of problem today, but it reminds you that any problem becomes easier to solve once you have defined it.

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   Is problem a noun or adjective?

   • A problem is a situation, question, or thing that causes difficulty, stress, or doubt. A problem is also a question raised to inspire thought. In mathematics, a problem is a statement or equation that requires a solution. Problem has a few other senses as a noun and an adjective.

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   What is a problem in math?

   • 1. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 2. a question proposed for solution or discussion. 3. Math. a statement requiring a solution, usu. by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. 4. difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child. 5.

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   The meaning of PROBLEM is a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution. How to use problem in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Problem.

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   A problem is a situation, question, or thing that causes difficulty, stress, or doubt. A problem is also a question raised to inspire thought. In mathematics, a problem is a statement or equation that requires a solution.

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   If you are facing something that will be difficult to handle, you have a problem on your hands. A problem is a roadblock in a situation, something that sets up a conflict and forces you to find a resolution.

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   n. 1. a. any thing, matter, person, etc, that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcome. b. ( as modifier ): a problem child. 2. a puzzle, question, etc, set for solution.

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   a. any thing, matter, person, etc, that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcome. b. ( as modifier) a problem child. 2. a puzzle, question, etc, set for solution. 3. mathematics.