problem
n 1: a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and
her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to
contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion
and smog" [syn: {job}]
2: a source of difficulty: "one trouble after another delayed
the job"; "what's the problem?" [syn: {trouble}]
3: a question raised for consideration or solution; "our
homework consisted of ten problems to solve"