Problem
noun
Something that is difficult to deal with or understand.
Math is a problem for many students.
Often appears as...
- have a problem
- solve a problem
noun
A question or situation that requires a solution.
Our math teacher gave us a difficult problem to solve.
Often appears as...
- word problem
- math problem
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Academic
noun
A thing that is the source of trouble, worry, or difficulty.
Your fear of spiders is not a real problem, it's just in your mind.
Often appears as...
- problem child
- problem dog
noun
In computing, an error or failure in an information system.
An unexpected problem has caused the system to shut down.
Often appears as...
- software problem
- hardware problem
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Technical
noun
Something that is difficult to deal with or understand.
Math is a problem for many students.
Often appears as...
- have a problem
- solve a problem
noun
A question or situation that requires a solution.
Our math teacher gave us a difficult problem to solve.
Often appears as...
- word problem
- math problem
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A thing that is the source of trouble, worry, or difficulty.
Your fear of spiders is not a real problem, it's just in your mind.
Often appears as...
- problem child
- problem dog
noun
In computing, an error or failure in an information system.
An unexpected problem has caused the system to shut down.
Often appears as...
- software problem
- hardware problem
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Difficult
Refers to situations posing persistent challenges, not just a single obstacle.
Learning to drive was a problem for her because of her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Request Help
Used when asking for assistance with a tough situation.
I have a problem with this project; can you help me?
Pro Tip 3/3Common Expressions
Integrated into daily expressions that signal inconvenience or a need.
Is it a problem if I arrive 10 minutes late?
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Difficult
Refers to situations posing persistent challenges, not just a single obstacle.
Learning to drive was a problem for her because of her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Request Help
Used when asking for assistance with a tough situation.
I have a problem with this project; can you help me?
Pro Tip 3/3Common Expressions
Integrated into daily expressions that signal inconvenience or a need.
Is it a problem if I arrive 10 minutes late?
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Difficult
Refers to situations posing persistent challenges, not just a single obstacle.
Learning to drive was a problem for her because of her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Request Help
Used when asking for assistance with a tough situation.
I have a problem with this project; can you help me?
Pro Tip 3/3Common Expressions
Integrated into daily expressions that signal inconvenience or a need.
Is it a problem if I arrive 10 minutes late?
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
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The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
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The Infinite Hotel...
the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager serve to remind us of just how hard it is for our relatively finite minds to grasp a concept as large as infinity. Maybe you can help tackle these problems after a good night's sleep. But honestly, we might need you
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Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics, the branch of physics that describes the relationship between different forms of energy.
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The benefits of a...
and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
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The Rise of the Cali...
I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems, because dead people don't pay what they owe.
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Bill Gates: The next...
So here's what would It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned.
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The psychology of...
They include a grandiose view of oneself, problems with empathy, a sense of entitlement, and a need for admiration or attention. What makes these trait a true personality disorder
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Spider With Three Super...
This raises a few problems. Her lunch is three times her size packed with venom and surrounded by a sticky trap.
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Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
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What game theory teaches...
era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't realize we're in an infinite contest and we only look at our interests so we
Video examples
The five major world...
into a life of luxury. Venturing forth from his sheltered existence as a young man, he witnessed the human suffering that had been hidden from him and immediately set out to investigate its sources. Why must people endure suffering? Must we reincarnate through hundreds of lives? At first he thought the problem
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The Infinite Hotel...
the scenarios faced by the ever-diligent and maybe too hospitable night manager serve to remind us of just how hard it is for our relatively finite minds to grasp a concept as large as infinity. Maybe you can help tackle these problems after a good night's sleep. But honestly, we might need you
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics, the branch of physics that describes the relationship between different forms of energy.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems, because dead people don't pay what they owe.
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
So here's what would It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned.
Video examples
The psychology of...
They include a grandiose view of oneself, problems with empathy, a sense of entitlement, and a need for admiration or attention. What makes these trait a true personality disorder
Video examples
Spider With Three Super...
This raises a few problems. Her lunch is three times her size packed with venom and surrounded by a sticky trap.
Video examples
Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I love sports because it takes me away from reality, and I tell people, 'No matter how bad your life is, if you are having problems at home, you are having problems at work, that's the beauty of sports.
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Jack Welch
American Businessman
Strong managers who make tough decisions to cut jobs provide the only true job security in today's world. Weak managers are the problem. Weak managers destroy jobs.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I can think of nothing that an audience won't understand. The only problem is to interest them; once they are interested, they understand anything in the world.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think what has helped me is that I've never thought of myself as a child star. If you think of yourself like that, you might have problems!
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Lonnie Johnson
American Inventor
Especially when you have a lot of technology you're developing as a small company, trying to protect that technology is a real problem.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I'd say it's been my biggest problem all my life... it's money. It takes a lot of money to make these dreams come true.
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Humphrey Bogart
American Actor
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.
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Ernesto Valverde
Spanish Athlete
There's no problem with a guard of honour in any way.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
I don't have any problems in life, just situations.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I love sports because it takes me away from reality, and I tell people, 'No matter how bad your life is, if you are having problems at home, you are having problems at work, that's the beauty of sports.
Quote examples
Jack Welch
American Businessman
Strong managers who make tough decisions to cut jobs provide the only true job security in today's world. Weak managers are the problem. Weak managers destroy jobs.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I can think of nothing that an audience won't understand. The only problem is to interest them; once they are interested, they understand anything in the world.
Quote examples
Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think what has helped me is that I've never thought of myself as a child star. If you think of yourself like that, you might have problems!
Quote examples
Lonnie Johnson
American Inventor
Especially when you have a lot of technology you're developing as a small company, trying to protect that technology is a real problem.
Quote examples
Walt Disney
American Businessman
I'd say it's been my biggest problem all my life... it's money. It takes a lot of money to make these dreams come true.
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Humphrey Bogart
American Actor
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.
Quote examples
Ernesto Valverde
Spanish Athlete
There's no problem with a guard of honour in any way.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
I don't have any problems in life, just situations.
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