problem statement

ˈprɒbləm ˈsteɪtmənt

Definition

Definition of problem statement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

analysisconcise description of an issue to address

The problem statement helped us focus on the main issue.

research introduction

TECH.

initial part of a research paper outlining the research question

TECH.

Her thesis included a detailed problem statement.

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Expressions with problem

problem child

person or thing causing frequent trouble

The old car was a problem child for the mechanic.

teething problem

initial issue with a new project or system

The software had some teething problems after its launch.

hairy problem

difficult or complex issue to solve

The team faced a hairy problem with the new software.

heart of the problem

central part of an issue needing attention

We need to address the heart of the problem first.

not my problem

exp.

indicating that something is not one's duty

The deadline is tomorrow, but it's not my problem.

solution in search of a problem

idea or product made without a real need or problem

This gadget is just a solution in search of a problem.

Expressions with statement

fashion statement

clothing or style choice showing a message or personality

Her bright jacket made a real fashion statement.

blanket statement

generalization made without enough evidence

Saying all cats hate water is a blanket statement.

sweeping statement

overly general statement

His claim that all politicians are corrupt is a sweeping statement.

make a statement

express an opinion or viewpoint clearly

He decided to make a statement during the meeting..

bank statement

document showing all account transactions and balances

I reviewed my bank statement for any errors.

policy statement

official document or announcement that clearly explains rules or planned actions

The company released a policy statement on workplace harassment last week.

witness statement

written or recorded account of events given by someone who saw them

The lawyer reviewed the witness statement before preparing questions for the trial.

bold statement

strong and noticeable assertion

The CEO's bold statement about the company's future impressed the investors.

false statement

untrue declaration

The witness was charged with making a false statement.

opening statement

introductory comments in a debate or presentation

Her opening statement in the debate was compelling and well-structured.

Terms with problem statement included in their meaning

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it's not serious

exp.

general

statement that a problem or situation is minor or not important

Examples of problem statement in a sentence

A well-defined problem statement is crucial for research.
The problem statement clarified the research objectives.
A concise problem statement is crucial for a good proposal.

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French:formulation du problème, problématique, ...
German:Problemstellung, ...
Italian:definizione del problema, dichiarazione del problema, ...
Spanish:declaración del problema, ...
Portuguese:formulação do problema, enunciado do problema, ...
Chinese:问题陈述, 研究问题陈述, ...
Japanese:問題文, 問題提起, ...
Arabic:بَيان المُشكِلة, صِيَاغَةُ المُشْكِلَة, ...
Hebrew:הַגְדָּרַת בְּעָיָה, נִסּוּחַ הַבְּעָיָה, ...
Russian:формулировка проблемы, постановка проблемы, ...
Ukrainian:формулювання проблеми, ...
Hindi:समस्या कथन, ...
Bengali:সমস্যা বিবৃতি, গবেষণা প্রশ্ন, ...
Catalan:enunciat del problema, ...
Czech:vymezení problému, ...
Danish:problemformulering, ...
Dutch:probleemstelling, onderzoeksprobleemstelling, ...
Greek:διατύπωση προβλήματος, διατύπωση του προβλήματος, ...
Hungarian:problémamegfogalmazás, problémafelvetés, ...
Khmer:សេចក្តីថ្លែងបញ្ហា, ការបញ្ជាក់បញ្ហាស្រាវជ្រាវ, ...
Korean:문제 진술, 연구 문제 진술, ...
Persian:صورت مسئله, بیان مسئله تحقیق, ...
Polish:opis problemu, opis problemu badawczego, ...
Portuguese (BR):enunciado do problema, ...
Romanian:descrierea problemei, definirea problemei de cercetare, ...
Swedish:problemformulering, problemställning, ...
Thai:คำชี้แจงปัญหา, การแถลงปัญหา, ...
Turkish:sorun açıklaması, sorun bildirimi, ...
Vietnamese:phát biểu vấn đề, ...

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