The word 'defining' comes from a root word 'define', which means to precisely state something, or describe something precisely.
If you were defining the problem, you are precisely describing and stating the problem.
Since one of the categories for this question is Maths, I'd assume this can apply to maths also, in which case 'defining the problem' is working out what you actually have to figure out in the maths problem.
Defining the problem.
choosing a variable to represent one of the unspecified numbers in a problem and using it to write expressions for the other unspecified numbers in the problem.
Defining the problem 2.gathering relevant information 3. presenting/organizing data 4.analyzing data 5. interpreting results
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is credited with defining the standard notation for integrals.
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Defining the problem.
a statement that clearly describes the problem to be solved
A limiting problem sets restrictions on what is possible or achievable, while a defining problem helps to clearly identify the key issue or aspect that needs to be addressed. Limiting problems can hinder progress, while defining problems provide a focus for problem-solving efforts.
Research the problem fully...
Defining the problem.
Defining the problem
It is not clear what you mean by an incomplete rectangle. If it means the rectangle is not closed then there is a problem of defining its area: what is inside and what is outside when you do not have a boundary? It is not clear what you mean by an incomplete rectangle. If it means the rectangle is not closed then there is a problem of defining its area: what is inside and what is outside when you do not have a boundary? It is not clear what you mean by an incomplete rectangle. If it means the rectangle is not closed then there is a problem of defining its area: what is inside and what is outside when you do not have a boundary? It is not clear what you mean by an incomplete rectangle. If it means the rectangle is not closed then there is a problem of defining its area: what is inside and what is outside when you do not have a boundary?
Defining a problem, developing possible solutions to solve the problem, arriving at the best solution, and implementing it.
Planning
official defining a problem, developing possible solutions to solve the problem, arriving to the best solution to solve the problem, and implementing it
defining the problem