Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
identify-the-problem
Phrase
/aɪˈdɛnɪˌfaɪ ðə ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
To recognize and determine the nature or cause of an issue or difficulty.
Examples
- Before we can solve this issue, we must first identify the problem.
- During the meeting, we spent time to identify the problem affecting our project.
Meaning
The process of diagnosing an issue to understand what is wrong or what needs to be addressed.
Synonyms
- Diagnose the issue
- Pinpoint the problem
- Determine the cause