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Problem - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Problem : (noun)
1: a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and
her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to
contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion
and smog" [syn: job]
2: a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed
the job"; "what's the problem?" [syn: trouble]
3: a question raised for consideration or solution; "our
homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Problem |
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hadomima: .@askseesmic Thanks for your consideration. I hope it is solved the Problem. |
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LMarle: @katiebeth yeah, well, you know the Problem with "words to the wise" is that they're based on opposite experiences ... meh! ;) |
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sarajane973: Now the internet has Problem. Until TM finished fixing for the entire Puchong areas before 24th Dec. |
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