Definition of Problem. Meaning of Problem. Synonyms of Problem

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Definition of Problem

Problem
Problem Prob"lem, n. [F. probl[`e]me, L. problema, fr. Gr. ? anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. ? to throw or lay before; ? before, forward + ? to throw. Cf. Parable. ] 1. A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt. --Bacon. 2. (Math.) Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity. Note: Problem differs from theorem in this, that a problem is something to be done, as to bisect a triangle, to describe a circle, etc.; a theorem is something to be proved, as that all the angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles. Plane problem (Geom.), a problem that can be solved by the use of the rule and compass. Solid problem (Geom.), a problem requiring in its geometric solution the use of a conic section or higher curve.

Meaning of Problem from wikipedia

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- The trolley problem is a series of thought experiments in ethics and psychology, involving stylized ethical dilemmas of whether to sacrifice one person...
- In physics and classical mechanics, the three-body problem is the problem of taking the initial positions and velocities (or momenta) of three point m****es...
- up no problem in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. No Problem may refer to: No problem, an English-language expression The "No-Problem" Problem, in spoken...
- 3 Body Problem is an upcoming American science fiction television series created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss and Alexander Woo, based on the Chinese...
- The S****horpe problem is the unintentional blocking of online content by a spam filter or search engine because their text contains a string (or substring)...
- The Three-Body Problem (Chinese: 三体; lit. 'Three-Body') is a story by Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin which became the first novel in the Remembrance...
- The Millennium Prize Problems are seven well-known complex mathematical problems selected by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000. The Clay Institute...
- No problem is an English expression, used as a response to thanks (among other functions). It is regarded by some as a less formal alternative to you're...
- Look up problem in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A problem is a difficulty which may be resolved by problem solving. Problem(s) or The Problem may also...