to solve a problem (question)
1solve — [ salv ] verb transitive *** 1. ) to find a solution to something that is causing difficulties: solve a crisis/dispute/conflict: It is hoped that diplomatic efforts can solve the crisis peacefully. solve a problem: We can help you solve your… …
2Problem of evil — Part of a series on God General conceptions …
3problem — n. unsettled question source of difficulty 1) to cause, create, pose, present a problem 2) to address, tackle; bring up, raise; resolve, settle, solve a problem 3) an acute, difficult, major, pressing, serious; insoluble, insurmountable problem… …
4Problem — A problem is an obstacle which makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal, objective or purpose. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a problem exists when an individual becomes aware of a… …
5solve — verb ADVERB ▪ completely ▪ The mystery has not yet been completely solved. ▪ largely ▪ half, partially, partly ▪ …
6problem — noun (C) 1 DIFFICULTY a situation that causes difficulties: There was rarely any problem in motivating the students to study. | have a problem with: I ve been having a few problems with the car. | a drug/crime problem: tough new measures to… …
7problem */*/*/ — UK [ˈprɒbləm] / US [ˈprɑbləm] noun [countable] Word forms problem : singular problem plural problems Metaphor: Problems and troubles are like illnesses. When things get better, people think of the problems as being cured. She thinks we live in a… …
8solve */*/*/ — UK [sɒlv] / US [sɑlv] verb [transitive] Word forms solve : present tense I/you/we/they solve he/she/it solves present participle solving past tense solved past participle solved 1) to find a solution to something that is causing difficulties… …
9Problem statement — A problem statement is a clear concise description of the issues that need to be addressed by a problem solving team and should be presented to them (or created by them) before they try to solve the problem. When bringing together a team to… …
10problem — prob|lem [ prabləm ] noun count *** 1. ) something that causes trouble or difficulty: a major cause of traffic problems in the city problem of: the problem of unemployment problem for: Homelessness is a serious problem for a lot of young people.… …
