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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROBLEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved: financial / health problems. Our main problem is lack of cash. I'm having problems with my computer. No one has solved the problem of what to do with radioactive waste.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › problemProblem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROBLEM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved: financial / health problems. Our main problem is lack of cash. I'm having problems with my computer. No one has solved the problem of what to do with radioactive waste.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › problemPROBLEM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. Problem has a few other senses as a noun and an adjective.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › problemProblem - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROBLEM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. ...the economic problems of the inner city. [ + of] The main problem is unemployment. He told Americans that solving the energy problem was very important. ...people with mental health problems. [ Also + with]

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › problemProblem - definition of problem by The Free Dictionary

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   problem. ( ˈprɒbləm) 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.