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- Dictionaryproblem/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
- 2. an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.
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"
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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. a statement requiring a solution usually by means of one or more operations or geometric constructions.
problem noun (DIFFICULT SITUATION) I'm having problems with my computer. Drugs have become a serious problem in the area. I'm not sure how to approach the problem. The cause of the problem wasn't immediately obvious. The basic problem is the inadequacy of our school budget.
Definition of problem noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
1. A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. [...] 2. A problem is a puzzle that requires logical thought or mathematics to solve it. [...] 3. Problem children or problem families have serious problems or cause serious problems for other people. [...] More. Synonyms of 'problem'