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conundrum

IPA pronunciation: /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

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Russian meaning

Головоломка, сложная загадка

English definition

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Example

Balancing strict security with user accessibility is an ongoing testing conundrum.

Collocations

face a conundrum
resolve a conundrum
thorny conundrum

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