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   Prob·lem

   /ˈpräbləm/

   

   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 or accomplish: "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 various games, especially chess) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result.

   adjective

   • 1. denoting or relating to people whose behavior causes difficulties to themselves and others: "practitioners help families develop strategies for managing problem behavior 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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   noun. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. a question proposed for solution or discussion. Mathematics. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. See more. adjective. difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child.

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   Problem Definition. prŏbləm. problems. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. noun. problems. A question proposed for solution or consideration. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A question, matter, situation, or person that is perplexing or difficult. Webster's New World.

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   1. Define the problem. Diagnose the situation so that your focus is on the problem, not just its symptoms. Helpful problem-solving techniques include using flowcharts to identify the expected steps of a process and cause-and-effect diagrams to define and analyze root causes.

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   noun. prob· lem ˈprä-bləm. -bᵊm, -ˌblem. Synonyms of problem. 1. a. : a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution. b. : a proposition in mathematics or physics stating something to be done. 2. a. : an intricate unsettled question. b. : a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation. c. : difficulty in understanding or accepting.

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   Defining a problem is an essential step in problem-solving and finding effective solutions. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to define a problem: Identify the Issue: Clearly identify and understand the problem you want to define. Be specific and focus on a single problem at a time. Ask yourself what is not working or what needs improvement.