generalproblem
nounUK /ˈdʒɛn.rəl ˈprɒb.ləm/
US /ˈdʒɛn.rəl ˈprɑː.bləm/
A general problem is a big trouble that affects many people or things.
Traffic jams are a general problem in big cities.
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2. A problem that is not about one small detail but about the whole situation.
We need to look at the general problem, not just one mistake.
3. A question in math or logic that covers many kinds of cases.
The teacher gave us a general problem to solve with any method.
4. A difficulty that many schools, companies, or groups face together.
Bullying is a general problem that schools try to stop.