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- DictionaryProb·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"
- 2. an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.
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"
A1. 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.
4 days ago · 1. countable noun. 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]
Definitions of problem. noun. a question raised for consideration or solution. “our homework consisted of ten problems to solve” see more. noun. a source of difficulty. “what's the problem ?” synonyms: trouble. see more. noun. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. “she and her husband are having problems ”
problem noun (MATHEMATICS) a question that you use mathematics to solve. have a problem with sth/sb. to find something or someone annoying or offensive: Yes, she can smoke in the house - I don't have a problem with that. No problem. A2. something that you say to mean you can or will do what someone has asked you to do:
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.
Definition of problem noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. problem. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈprɒbləm/ /ˈprɑːbləm/ Idioms. a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand. big/serious/major problems. She has a lot of health problems. financial/social/technical problems. Let me know if you have any problems.
/ˈprɑːbləm/ [only before noun] causing problems for other people or yourself. She was a problem child, always in trouble with the police. a new approach to problem drinking. One out of every five people is a problem drinker. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
