general problem
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈprɑbləm/]
noun phrasepl: general problems
problema geral
1. A widespread issue or difficulty that affects many people, areas, or contexts rather than being specific or isolated
Traffic congestion is a general problem in most major cities.
O congestionamento de trânsito é um problema geral na maioria das grandes cidades.
2. In mathematics and science, a problem that applies to a broad class of cases or situations without restrictions to particular values or conditions
The general problem of solving polynomial equations has been studied for centuries.
O problema geral de resolver equações polinomiais tem sido estudado há séculos.
3. A common or typical difficulty encountered in a field or discipline
In software development, memory management is a general problem that developers must address.
No desenvolvimento de software, o gerenciamento de memória é um problema geral que os desenvolvedores devem resolver.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'general problem' is used in academic, professional, and everyday discourse to distinguish widespread issues from isolated incidents. It reflects a practical approach to categorizing difficulties based on scope and impact.
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