problem problem /ˈprɑːbləm/
noun
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()
A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
(
job
, prob
[Informal] , problem
)
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
She and her husband are having problems
she and her husband are having problems
It is always a job to contact him
it is always a job to contact him
Urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
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()
A question raised for consideration or solution
(
problem
)
a question raised for consideration or solution
Our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
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()
A source of difficulty
(
prob
[Informal] , problem
, trouble
)
a source of difficulty
One trouble after another delayed the job
one trouble after another delayed the job
What's the problem?
what's the problem?