structural problem

collocation in English

meanings of structural and problem

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structural
adjective
uk/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/us/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the way in which parts of a system or object ...
problem
noun [C]
uk/ˈprɒb.ləm/us/ˈprɑː.bləm/
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with ...

(Definition of structural and problem from the Cambridge English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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Given that fact, the structural problem early theorists had with this response makes it intriguing regarding a comparative psychology of uncertainty monitoring.
A structural problem is chosen that involves the repeated optimization of many interconnected modules, and thus takes full advantage of this increase in speed.
There is a structural problem here relating to the current status and role of music leaders.
Arguments are often advanced for particular types of property rights regimes as the solution to the structural problem.
Heavy reliance on means-tested benefits represents a structural problem: it will hit the target for some, but miss it for others.
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That story neatly illustrates the other main structural problem—the first being the expansion of means-testing—that affects the administration and delivery of welfare entitlement.
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But the deficit is a long-term structural problem that will not be cured merely by the easing of domestic demand.
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Local authorities have a structural problem too, as many areas such as shire counties have a collection authority and a disposal authority.
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There is, therefore, a two level structural problem—one problem at the raw material stage and another at the distilling stage.
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This really is a structural problem, because it is a question of attitude.
This structural problem is an obstacle to progress and the development of communities in particular, and humanity in general.
The lesson is that benefit fraud should be tackled as an administrative problem, rather than as a structural problem in some benefits.
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That is the major structural problem which we have been trying to overcome.
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The underlying structural problem in the economy is the over-valuation of the pound driving a booming consumer sector and a depressed tradeables sector.
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We have a structural problem in handling these matters.
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That certainly is not an answer to the structural problem.
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That difference begins to represent a real structural problem that must be tackled.
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We have an under-employed work force, and that is a long-term structural problem.
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What is emerging is not just a financial but a structural problem.
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It is time that the industry faced up to the fact that, if that structural problem is not tackled, problems will increase.
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