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subproblems

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈprɒbləmz]

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Learn how to use subproblems in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “problem-solving”

(noun) a smaller problem that is part of a larger problem. When a big problem feels overwhelming, we can break it down into subproblems to make it easier to tackle.

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By identifying the subproblems, we were able to solve the bigger issue much faster.

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Ignoring the subproblems only made the main problem harder to solve.

Example

What subproblems can we identify in this project?

How to pronounce subproblems

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈprɒbləmz]

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