What does "word problem" mean?

A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.

Word problem

Common synonyms include: calculation problem, crowding problem, instructional task, math exercise, math problem, math problem-like.

noun

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Noun

1
A mathematics question that states verbally what is usually expressed with symbols or diagrams.
"Holonyms: exam, examination, test, testbank"
2
A question of whether an element of a certain group (or monoid or the like) is the identity, given an obscure representation of that element.

"Holonyms: exam, examination, test, testbank"