(geometry) The mathematical problem of determining the set of numbers that can be Heesch numbers.

present participle of problem-solve

(computing) In multithreaded computing, when a program mistakenly considers equality of a variable at two times to mean it has never changed in between.

An urge to gamble continuously despite negative consequences or a desire to stop.

Compulsive, excessive consumption of alcohol.

To solve a problem in a way that creates another problem, often of equal nature and severity.

(Internet slang, derogatory) Women's-style glasses (prescription or not) that are interpreted as signaling a prissy demeanor, especially ones that point upwards and outwards or have colorful frames.

(UK) Synonym of agony column

The problem of finding a concept of a taxonomic species that can be usefully applied to many very different types of organism.

(physics, engineering) Any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data.