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31problem — an unwanted and often irreversible condition The word is used in many phrases to conceal truth or inadequacy. Thus a cash problem in an individual is a shortage of money, and not a superfluity or a lack of pockets to put it in. In a company …
32problem — [[t]prɒ̱bləm[/t]] ♦ problems 1) N COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of/with n A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. ...the economic problems of the inner city... The main problem is unemployment... He told… …
33problem solving — Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. Some higher animals, such as apes and cetaceans, have demonstrated more complex problem… …
34problem-solve — /ˈprɒbləm sɒlv/ (say probluhm solv) verb (i) (problem solved, problem solving) to engage in problem solving …
35solve — solver, n. /solv/, v.t., solved, solving. 1. to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books. 2. to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem). [1400 50; late ME solven < L… …
36problem-solve — verb To solve difficult or complex problems …
37solve — [[t]sɒlv[/t]] v. t. solved, solv•ing 1) to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve a mystery or puzzle[/ex] 2) math. to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem) • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < L… …
38solve — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. explain, interpret; answer; resolve, clear up; decipher, decode. See disclosure. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. figure out, work out, reason out, think out, find out, make out, puzzle out, decipher,… …
39problem oriented language — (Computer Programming) language intended to solve a specific type of problem (such as simulation, list management, etc.) …
40problem solver — noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution • Syn: ↑solver, ↑convergent thinker • Derivationally related forms: ↑solve (for: ↑solver) • Hypernyms …
