Definition of Problem
Problem
prob·lem
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a not-welcome, perhaps difficult or harmful, question, matter, or situation raised for inquiry, consideration, and solution;
e.g. The company faced financial problems.
(adjective)
difficult to deal with;
e.g. He is such a problem child!
(noun)
(of mathematics) a statement that requires a solution, usually by the means of a mathematical operation;
e.g. The calculus problem she solved in class was very hard to understand.
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Quotes
"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses. " -- William Arthur Ward
"Our customers don't care about our problems, they care about their problems." -- Mark Hunter
"Quitting is a permanent solution for a temporary problem." -- Richard De Vos
"The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist." -- Zig Ziglar
Phrases
trouble shared is trouble halved
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