problem
noun
any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
problems
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pluralof problem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The whistleblower account detailed a series of problems with development and testing of the new computer system, which the person said can take nine months to a year to debug.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
In about 10% of cases, this treatment causes problems with heart function.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Italy's chronic issues have led many to believe that "no one can solve their problems," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Kevin Wollenweber, general manager of data-center and internet infrastructure at Cisco, told MarketWatch that networking is one of the biggest problems to solve in artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
But I read in the newspaper that Mr. Gorringe is having serious problems moving Cleopatra’s Needle, so I had to go uptown to see what was going on.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
