What does Problem mean?
Definitions for Problem
ˈprɒb ləmProb·lem
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Problem.
Princeton's WordNet
problem, jobnoun
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"
problemnoun
a question raised for consideration or solution
"our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
trouble, problemnoun
a source of difficulty
"one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
Wiktionary
problemnoun
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
problemnoun
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
problemnoun
A puzzling circumstance.
Webster Dictionary
Problemnoun
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
Etymology: [F. problme, L. problema, fr. Gr. anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. to throw or lay before; before, forward + to throw. Cf. Parable. ]
Problemnoun
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
Etymology: [F. problme, L. problema, fr. Gr. anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. to throw or lay before; before, forward + to throw. Cf. Parable. ]
Freebase
Problem
A problem is the relation between human will and reality. When will and reality do not coincide, the resolution of this gap between reality and will is the solution of the problem. A problem implies a desired outcome coupled with an apparent deficiency, doubt or inconsistency that prevents the outcome from taking place.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Problem
prob′lem, n. a matter difficult of settlement or solution: (geom.) a proposition in which something is required to be done.—adjs. Problemat′ic, -al, of the nature of a problem: questionable: doubtful.—adv. Problemat′ically.—v.i. Prob′lematise. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. problēma—pro, before, ballein, to throw.]
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Problem' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #310
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Problem' in Written Corpus Frequency: #298
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Problem' in Nouns Frequency: #23
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Problem in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Problem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Problem in a Sentence
I think everybody seems to be happy. Doesn’t seem to be any big problem there.
Throwing money at the problem or passing a law that simply would not make any difference is not the answer – even though it might make us all feel better.
The unilateral change of labor rules is a problem, but that can be easily resolved when dialogue resumes.
The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.
Atlantic Equities analyst James Cordwell:
I think the problem is that in the current market any sign of a weak outlook will be quite harshly punished.
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Translations for Problem
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- problemaAragonese
- مسألة, مشكلةArabic
- мәсьәләBashkir
- প্রব্লেমBengali
- poelladenn, kudennBreton
- problemaCatalan, Valencian
- problémCzech
- problemWelsh
- problemDanish
- Problem, ÜbungGerman
- πρόβλημαGreek
- problemoEsperanto
- dificultad, lío, bronca, embrollo, problema, ejercicioSpanish
- mure, harjutus, probleem, kitsikus, küsimus, mõistatus, takistusEstonian
- arazo, buruketa, buruhausteBasque
- مشکل, مسئلهPersian
- harjoitus, vaikeus, probleemi, ongelma, harjoitustehtäväFinnish
- problèmeFrench
- duilgheadas, staingScottish Gaelic
- problemaGalician
- בעיהHebrew
- समस्याHindi
- feladat, baj, gond, problémaHungarian
- հարց, խնդիրArmenian
- problemaInterlingua
- problemaItalian
- 問題Japanese
- პრობლემა, ამოცანაGeorgian
- 문제Korean
- problemaLithuanian
- problēma, uzdevumsLatvian
- задача, проблемMacedonian
- хүндрэлMongolian
- kesulitan, masalah, kemusykilanMalay
- problemNorwegian
- probleem, oefeningDutch
- problemNorwegian Nynorsk
- oppgave, utfordringNorwegian
- problèmaOccitan
- kłopot, zadanie, problemPolish
- problema, exercícioPortuguese
- problemăRomanian
- проблема, задача, заданиеRussian
- समस्याSanskrit
- проблем, zadatak, jednadžba, problemSerbo-Croatian
- çështje, problemAlbanian
- problemSwedish
- tatizo, masaibuSwahili
- เรื่อง, โจทย์, ปัญหาThai
- problemaTagalog
- sorunTurkish
- vấn đềVietnamese
- פּראָבלעםYiddish
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