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P0574800 (prŏb′ləm)n.1. A question to be considered, solved, or answered: math problems.2. a. A situation, matter, or person that is hard to deal with or understand: was having problems breathing; considered the main problem to be his boss. See Usage Note at dilemma.b. A personal matter that causes one difficulty or needs to be dealt with: felt her tyrannical boss had deep-seated problems.3. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: I have a problem with his cynicism.adj.1. Difficult to deal with or control: a problem child.2. Dealing with a moral or social problem: a problem play.Idiom: no problem1. Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.2. Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.

[Middle English probleme, from Old French, from Latin problēma, problēmat-, from Greek, from proballein, to throw before, put forward : pro-, before; see pro-² + ballein, blē-, to throw; see g^welə- in Indo-European roots.]

problem

(ˈprɒbləm) n1. a. any thing, matter, person, etc, that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcomeb. (as modifier): a problem child. 2. a puzzle, question, etc, set for solution3. (Mathematics) maths a statement requiring a solution usually by means of one or more operations or geometric constructions4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (modifier) designating a literary work that deals with difficult moral questions: a problem play. [C14: from Late Latin problēma, from Greek: something put forward; related to proballein to throw forwards, from pro-² + ballein to throw]

prob•lem

(ˈprɒb ləm)
n. 1. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 2. a question proposed for solution or discussion. 3. Math. a statement requiring a solution, usu. by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. adj. 4. difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child. 5. Literature. dealing with difficult choices: a problem play. Idioms: no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to an expression of gratitude): “Thanks a lot.” “No problem.” [1350–1400; Middle English probleme < Latin problēma < Greek próblēma orig., obstacle =probállein to throw or lay before (pro- pro-² + bállein to throw) + -ma n. suffix of result]

problem

The noun problem has two common meanings.

1. an unsatisfactory situation

A problem is an unsatisfactory situation that needs to be dealt with.

They discussed the problem of bullying in schools.

You can say that someone has a problem or has problems.

We have a problem with our car.They are having financial problems at the moment.

You can also say that someone has problems doing something.

Many people are having problems paying their rent.The company has problems finding suitably qualified staff.

Be Careful!
Don't say that someone 'has problems to do' something. Don't say, for example, 'Many people are having problems to pay their rent'.

2. 'reason'

Don't use 'problem' with why when you are explaining why a situation has occurred. Don't say, for example, 'The problem why he couldn't come is that he is ill'. You say 'The reason why he couldn't come is that he is ill'.

The reason why the project failed is lack of money.See reason

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	problem - 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"jobdifficulty - a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; "grappling with financial difficulties"race problem - a social and political problem caused by conflict between races occupying the same or adjacent regionsbalance-of-payments problem - an economic problem caused by payments for imports being greater than receipts for exports
	2.	problem - a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"question, head - the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"mystifier, puzzle, puzzler, teaser - a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"case - a problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir"homework problem - a problem that students are assigned to do outside of classbrain-teaser, conundrum, riddle, enigma - a difficult problemstumper, toughie, poser, sticker - a particularly difficult or baffling question or problemGordian knot - any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own termskoan - a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoningpons asinorum - a problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced personrebus - a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
	3.	problem - a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"troubledifficulty - a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent"pressure point - where problems or difficulties are likely to occur; "a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"can of worms - a source of unpredictable trouble and complexitydeep water - serious troublegrowing pains - problems that arise in enlarging an enterprise (especially in the early stages)hydra - trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality; "we may be facing a hydra that defies any easy solution"matter - a problem; "is anything the matter?"

problem

noun1. difficulty, trouble, dispute, plight, obstacle, dilemma, headache (informal), disagreement, complication, predicament, quandary, turf war (informal) the economic problems of the inner city2. puzzle, question, riddle, enigma, conundrum, teaser, poser, brain-teaser (informal) a mathematical problemadjective1. difficult, disturbed, troublesome, unruly, delinquent, uncontrollable, intractable, recalcitrant, intransigent, unmanageable, disobedient, ungovernable, refractory, maladjusted Sometimes a problem child is placed in a special school.Proverbs
"A problem shared is a problem halved"

problem

nounA situation that presents difficulty, uncertainty, or perplexity:hornets' nest, issue, question.Informal: can of worms.

Translations

问题疑难问题

problem

(ˈprobləm) noun1. a difficulty; a matter about which it is difficult to decide what to do. Life is full of problems; (also adjective) a problem child.疑难问题2. a question to be answered or solved. mathematical problems.问题ˌprobleˈmatic(al) (-ˈmӕ-) adjective成问题的

problem

→ 问题zhCN

No problem → 没问题
There's a problem with your fax (US)
There is a problem with your fax (UK) → 您的传真有问题
There's a problem with the room → 这房间有问题

problem

[prob´lem] something of difficulty or concern.client p's in the omaha system, the second level of the problem classification scheme, representing 40 nursing diagnoses that historically, presently, or potentially adversely affect any aspect of the client's well-being. Accurate identification of client problems enables the professional to focus interventions" >nursing interventions.

prob·lem

(prob'lĕm), In the mental health professions, a term often used to denote the difficulties or challenges of life; sometimes used in preference to the terms mental illness or mental disorder. [G. problēma, proposition, topic, fr. proballo, to put forward]

problem

adjective Recalcitrant; refractory.

Medical education
noun A didactic exercise in which a patient is presented as an “unknown”, and clinical, laboratory and imaging data are evaluated as a means of improving diagnostic skills and teaching management principles.

Medical practice
noun A complaint or reason for seeking medical attention.

Psychiatry
noun A euphemism for mental illness.

Vox populi
noun A dilemma or conundrum.

problem

adjective Recalcitrant, refractory noun Medical education
A didactic exercise, in which a Pt is presented as an 'unknown,' and clinical, lab and imaging data are evaluated as a means of improving diagnostic skills and teaching management principles Medical practice A complaint or reason for seeking medical attention Psychiatry A euphemism for mental illness Vox populi See Binding problem, File drawer problem, Moving target problem, Satisfaction problem, Sibling relational problem.

Patient discussion about problem

Q. what sort of health issues may arise? I am a pizza lover. My friends do not take it; it’s my bad luck that I have them alone. They say it’s not good for health. Yet I have no health issues. So, just wanted to know while having pizza what sort of health issues may arise?A. People are having pizza from many decades and it’s a type of Combination Food, where two or more food groups combine. Combination Foods are great sources of nutrients because they combine the nutrients from several foods. They have only been criticized for being high-calorie content. But if you are burning the required calorie every day you can take it but not at frequent intervals and yes it tastes yummy….

Q. Is it effective to determine the problem? How is the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy done and is it effective to determine the problem?A. actually it will come with three common symptoms such as : positive pregnancy, abdominal pain or cramp, and bleeding. if you're happened to feel one of those symptoms, i'll suggest you to go see your ob-gyn specialist, then the doctor will do the physical examination on you, and will confirm the diagnosis with ultrasound.

Q. Has anyone ever had this problem? My grandfather is showing all the symptoms of bipolar disorder. My aunt is a nurse and she confirms that he is a bipolar. We can't tell him that he is sick and he will not stay in hospital. As far my knowledge, it will take years to get diagnosed for bipolar and I am worried about his health and he is making my family miserable. How can we get help him? Has anyone ever had this problem?A. This is not as uncommon as you would think... You can not forse someone to admit they have a problem or to get treatment. What you can control is you and how you deal with him. You can set boundaries and your family can set boundaries. Sometimes it takes a mojor change to motivate them to seek the help they need. It is unfortunate and difficult to have to make these changes but sometimes it is what it takes. You can also try to talk to him when he is not experiencing an episode (be it mania or depression) Perhaps catching him on tape in a mania so you can show him how these episodes manifest and explain to him the ways that it makes you and your family feel. Try to be understanding and compassionate with what he is going through and understand that what you are going through watching him in these states is only a fraction of what he is going through... Love and patience is so important but it is also important not to comprimise yourself in the process... I hope for all the bes

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