setproblem
nounUK /ˈsɛtˌprɒbləm/
US /ˈsɛtˌprɑːbləm/
A set problem is a puzzle or question you have to solve.
The teacher gave us a set problem to work on in pairs.
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2. A problem assigned as part of a group of tasks to complete.
He finished the whole set problem before lunch.
3. A difficulty that comes with a particular collection or group of things.
The new set problem with the toy blocks is that some pieces are missing.
4. In math, a question about groups or collections of numbers or objects.
Our math set problem asked us to sort the shapes into two groups.