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 Definitions of Problem  [ˈprɒb ləm]  

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Definition of 'Problem' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) problem
any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.

2.  problem
a question proposed for solution or discussion.

3.  problem
Math. a statement requiring a solution, usu. by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction.

4. (adj.) problem
difficult to train or guide; unruly:
a problem child.

5.  problem
Literature. dealing with difficult choices:
a problem play.

6.  problem
no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to an expression of gratitude):
“Thanks a lot.”“No problem.”

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME probleme < L problēma < Gk próblēma orig., obstacle =probállein to throw or lay before (pro-pro -2+bállein to throw) +-ma n. suffix of result)

Definition of 'Problem' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) problem, job
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
"she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"

2. (noun) problem
a question raised for consideration or solution
"our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"

3. (noun) trouble, problem
a source of difficulty
"one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"


Definition of 'Problem' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) problem
sth that causes difficulty
There's a problem with the Internet connection.; the problem of underage drinking; If you have any problems, call me.

2.  problem
a puzzle or question for which you have to find an answer
You have just 45 seconds to solve the problem.; a math problem

3.  problem
no problem
indicates you accept an apology
"I'm sorry I can't help." "No problem, we have plenty of volunteers."

4.  problem
indicates you are willing to do sth
"Can you be here by 8:00?" "No problem."


Definition of 'Problem' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Problem
a question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt

2. (noun) Problem
anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity


Translation of 'Problem' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: a difficulty; a matter about which it is difficult to decide what to do
Life is full of problems; (

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: probleem Arabic flag Arabic: مُشْكِلَه Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: проблем
Brazilian flag Brazilian: problema Czech flag Czech: problém(ový) German flag German: das Problem, Problem-...
Danish flag Danish: problem; problem- Greek flag Greek: πρόβλημα, δυσκολία Spanish flag Spanish: problema
Estonian flag Estonian: probleem Farsi flag Farsi: مشکل؛ معضل Finnish flag Finnish: ongelma
French flag French: problème; difficile Hebrew flag Hebrew: בְּעָיָה Hindi flag Hindi: समस्या
Hungarian flag Hungarian: probléma Indonesian flag Indonesian: masalah Icelandic flag Icelandic: vandamál
Italian flag Italian: problema; difficile Japanese flag Japanese: 問題 Korean flag Korean: 애로
Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: sunkumas, problema; sunku Latvian flag Latvian: grūti audzināms bērns Malay flag Malay: masalah
Dutch flag Dutch: probleem Norwegian flag Norwegian: problem Polish flag Polish: kłopot, problem
Persian flag Persian: مشکل؛ معضل Pashto flag Pashto: كړاو Portuguese flag Portuguese: problema
Romanian flag Romanian: problemă Russian flag Russian: проблема Slovak flag Slovak: problém; problémový
Slovenian flag Slovenian: težava; težaven Serbian flag Serbian: problem Swedish flag Swedish: problem
Thai flag Thai: เรื่องยุ่งยาก Turkish flag Turkish: problem, sorun Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 疑難問題
Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: проблема Urdu flag Urdu: مشکل، مسئلہ Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: vấn đề khó khăn
Chinese flag Chinese: 疑难问题

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