Problems: meaning, definitions and examples

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problems

[ ˈprɒbləmz ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 problemas

🇮🇳 समस्याएँ

🇩🇪 Probleme

🇮🇩 masalah

🇺🇦 проблеми

🇵🇱 problemy

🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)

🇫🇷 problèmes

🇪🇸 problemas

🇹🇷 sorunlar

🇰🇷 문제 (문제)

🇸🇦 مشاكل

🇨🇿 problémy

🇸🇰 problémy

🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)

🇸🇮 problemi

🇮🇸 vandamál

🇰🇿 мәселелер

🇬🇪 პრობლემები

🇦🇿 problemlər

🇲🇽 problemas

Word origin

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.