| action |
An action is something people do, usually to solve a problem or make things better. [1/5 definitions] |
| algebra |
a form of mathematics used to solve problems in which some of the numbers are not known. In an algebra problem, letters stand for the unknown numbers. |
| answer |
the solution to a problem. [1/7 definitions] |
| autism |
Autism is a certain problem with the mind. Autism develops in some children, and in these children it begins to show when they are very young. Autism continues in people even when they become adults, though. When a child has autism, they have problems with language and problems interacting with other people. Some children may seem as if they are not interested in other people at all. Some children with autism have difficulty learning language, and those who learn language well may have difficulty knowing how to use language with other people. They may talk about the same thing all the time, for example. |
| Band-Aid |
(lower case) a solution for a serious problem that is used for a short amount of time. [1/3 definitions] |
| believe in |
If you believe in something, you feel that it is the right thing to do, a necessary thing to have, or the right solution for a problem. [1/3 definitions] |
| brainstorm |
When people brainstorm, they try to find ways of solving a problem by thinking up a lot of ideas and talking about them with a group. Sometimes people brainstorm just to come up with many ideas about something even if there is no problem to solve. [1/2 definitions] |
| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field. A breakthrough solves a problem that has been preventing progress in achieving something or in gaining greater knowledge of something. |
| bug |
A bug in a computer program is a problem that keeps it from working correctly. [1/5 definitions] |
| burden1 |
When you burden someone, you give them something heavy to carry or a difficult problem to handle. [1/2 definitions] |
| challenge |
an interesting or difficult problem or task. [1/6 definitions] |
| China |
China is a country in Asia. It is a very large country with many people and many large cities. There are many businesses and factories. China also has mountains and deserts and land for farming. Some of the greatest rivers in the world flow through China. Because China is so big, people in different parts of China speak different types of their language. People cannot always understand each other when they speak. But when people write, there is no problem with understanding because the way of writing is the same everywhere in China. |
| clue |
a hint that helps solve a puzzle, problem, or mystery. |
| concern |
When you have a concern about your dog, it means that something about your dog is worrying you. A concern is something that makes you think there is a problem. [1/5 definitions] |
| crack |
When you crack something like a very difficult problem, you find the answer to it. [1/8 definitions] |
| deal1 |
to take specific action about something, especially a problem (usually followed by "with" or "in"). [1/7 definitions] |
| detour |
a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route. [1/3 definitions] |
| diarrhea |
Diarrhea is a problem with your intestines. You might get it if you eat food that is bad or drink something that contains bacteria, but people usually get it from diseases caused by a virus. Diarrhea gives you pain in your belly and sometimes makes you run to the bathroom! In the bathroom, waste that is full of liquid leaves your body very quickly. The process stops for while but usually returns. Ordinary diarrhea doesn't usually last more than a few hours, but diarrhea can be serious if people have it for a few days or longer because their bodies lose too much water. |
| difficulty |
something that causes worry or trouble; problem. [1/3 definitions] |
| disabled |
When a person is disabled, it's difficult or impossible for them to do certain physical things, or they cannot do certain mental tasks easily. Some people are born with a problem that causes them to be disabled. For example, they could be born without an arm. Some people become disabled after an accident or an illness. Some people are disabled for only a short time in their lives, and others may be disabled for a long time or all their lives. |
| division |
When you are doing division with numbers, you are doing an action to find out how many times one number can fit into another number. For example, you can find out how many fives can go into 10. This is called a division problem. For this division problem, the answer is 2. [1/4 definitions] |