question; problem; issue; trouble
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesnoun
question; topic that requires an answer or explanation
Often used in educational or inquiry contexts.
There are five questions in total on this exam.
I want to respond to this kind of question.
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The teacher asked a very difficult question.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
noun
problem; difficulty; contradiction that needs to be solved
Used for conceptual, technical, or social difficulties.
This medicine is very effective at solving the problem of the common cold.
We must face up to the environmental problem.
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This is a complex social problem.
noun
key point; crucial issue; main point
Emphasizes the core or most important aspect of a matter.
The important issue lies in being good at learning.
The core issue of the negotiation is price.
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The key point of the problem is that we lack funds.
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trouble; accident; malfunction
informalOften used when something goes wrong with machinery, plans, or situations.
That lathe has developed a problem again.
My computer has been having problems all day today.
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If you cause any more trouble, you will be fired.