Problems: meaning, definitions and examples

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problems

 

[ หˆprษ’blษ™mz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in daily life

Difficulties or challenges that need to be solved or overcome.

Synonyms

challenges, difficulties, issues

Examples of usage

  • He faced many problems at work today.
  • Financial problems can cause stress and anxiety.
Context #2 | Noun

in mathematics

A mathematical question or exercise that requires a solution.

Synonyms

challenge, equation, puzzle

Examples of usage

  • She solved the algebra problems quickly.
  • The students struggled with the geometry problems.
Context #3 | Noun

in computer science

An unexpected situation that arises during the execution of a program, preventing its normal operation.

Synonyms

bug, error, issue

Examples of usage

  • The software engineer fixed the coding problem.
  • The system crashed due to a serious problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "problems" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น problemas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคธเฅเคฏเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Probleme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masalah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฑะปะตะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ problemy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ•้กŒ (ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท problรจmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ problemas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sorunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์ œ (๋ฌธ์ œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ problรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ problรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฎ้ข˜ (wรจntรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ problemi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandamรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ัะตะปะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ problemlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ problemas

Etymology

The word 'problems' originated from the Latin word 'problema', which means 'a task or difficulty'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various challenges, puzzles, and difficulties encountered in different fields such as daily life, mathematics, and computer science. Dealing with problems is a fundamental aspect of human experience, requiring creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

See also: problem, problematic.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #333, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.