a difficulty, trouble, or situation that needs to be dealt with and overcome

the main topic or matter being discussed, studied, or addressed in an event or conversation

the subject of a talk, conversation, or discussion

an article, report, or program focused on a specific topic

a difficult problem or challenge

a subject for academic study or a research project

subject matter; theme

exercise or exam question

the name or heading of a written work, such as a book, article, or document

to set or assign a topic for an essay, examination, or discussion

topic of discussion, subject, or issue under consideration

A question or topic presented in an examination or test.

to have a problem arise or for a situation to encounter difficulties

the main subject or central theme of a discussion or conversation, as opposed to preliminary or peripheral matters.

to be a problem or involve difficulties

words written by an author or celebrity as a personal tribute or message, often in a book or album

to explain the meaning of a title, theme, or topic in a piece of writing

to digress or stray from the topic

a schoolwork question or task assigned for practice or testing

to set a question; to draw up a theme for discussion or examination

To create a work of calligraphy for display in a prominent place (typically a sign).

special report or thematic documentary shown on TV etc

the main topic or subject currently under discussion or investigation

to write an inscription such as a poem, remark, or autograph

topic; subject of a discussion or argument

A problem or question solved for illustrative purposes; practice question used in preparation for an exam.

a collection of exam questions used by examiners or students

a written name or inscription

to digress; to stray from the subject

to experience something for the first time, especially something unusual or out of the ordinary

to state the core substance concisely or get straight to the point

to use a current topic as a starting point to express or elaborate on one's own ideas

problems or questions provided for students to practice and consolidate their learning

a short piece of writing or quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter to suggest its theme

a poem that has been written or engraved on a work of art, building, or object

to raise a tough question

to win top marks in the imperial examinations

subtitle or subheading of a book or article

to keep to the subject

explanatory notes or a key providing answers and explanations to exercises or problems

to go off-topic or stray from the main subject

To focus on the topics one speculates will appear on the exam.

preface and postscript, or brief inscriptions and comments added to a book, painting, or work of calligraphy