What is the meaning of problem?

noun

  • A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.
    • usage: "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
  • A question raised for consideration or solution.
    • usage: "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
  • A source of difficulty.
    • usage: "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem"
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