calculationproblem
nounUK /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən ˈprɑːbləm/
A math question that you need to solve.
The teacher gave us a calculation problem to solve before lunch.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A difficulty in figuring out an amount using numbers.
The engineer faced a calculation problem when measuring the bridge.
3. A situation where a computer cannot work out a result.
The program stopped because of a calculation problem in the code.
4. A tricky decision that needs careful thinking about costs and results.
Choosing the cheaper plan was a calculation problem for the family.