The phrase "an understanding of the problem" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the comprehension or grasp of a specific issue or challenge.
Example: "Before we proceed with the solution, we need to ensure that everyone has an understanding of the problem at hand."
Alternatives: "a grasp of the issue" or "comprehension of the challenge."
But the government's breeder plan reflects an understanding of the problem.
The discussion about whether media conglomerates will come up with ways to survive online piracy is not conducive to an understanding of the problem surrounding it.
"I will regard the experiment as a success," he wrote, "if it leads to anything that could count as genuine progress toward an understanding of the problem".
I hope that their analysis leads to an understanding of the problem and that NIF or one of the other approaches can reach its goal.
In a way, President Obama's remarks were even more disappointing because he fell far short of offering a solution even though he clearly demonstrated an understanding of the problem.
That's how you take what's an understanding of the problem at ground level and work with it to identify solutions.
I don't understand your situation, but I'm not devoid of an understanding of the problems ordinary people face.'" Joe Biden first met Neilia Hunter poolside in the Bahamas during spring break his junior year at the University of Delaware.
It gives them an understanding of the problems in the system and lessons for improving its weaknesses.
The process is goal directed in which an understanding of the problems emerge as the activity advances.
While the currently available models remain inadequate, an understanding of the problems in physical chemistry associated with evolutionary models will lead to future improvements, with many downstream applications.
It can, but it requires both an understanding of the core problem, and a commitment to fixing it.
