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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A question to be considered, solved, or answered: math problems; the problem of how to arrange transportation.
  • n. A situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty: was having problems breathing; considered the main problem to be his boss. See Usage Note at dilemma.
  • n. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: I have a problem with his cynicism.
  • adj. Difficult to deal with or control: a problem child.
  • adj. Dealing with a moral or social problem: a problem play.
  • idiom. no problem Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
  • n. A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
  • n. A puzzling circumstance.
  • adj. Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. 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.
  • n. 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.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A question proposed for decision or discussion; a matter for examination; any question involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty; also, a question with a discussion of it.
  • n. Specifically In geometry, a proposition requiring some operation to be performed or construction to be executed, as to bisect a line, and the like.
  • n. In English universities, a public disputation.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a source of difficulty
  • n. a question raised for consideration or solution
  • n. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
  • Antonym
    solution   
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    Words with the same meaning
    question    proposition   
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    Words that are found in similar contexts
    issue    process    question    result    situation    need