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clearly defined problem

[ˈklɪrli dɪˈfaɪnd ˈprɑbləm]
noun phrasepl: clearly defined problems
problema claramente definido
1. A problem that has been stated or explained in a clear, precise, and unambiguous manner, with well-understood boundaries and objectives
The project manager presented a clearly defined problem to the team, specifying exactly what needed to be solved.
O gerente do projeto apresentou um problema claramente definido à equipe, especificando exatamente o que precisava ser resolvido.
2. In problem-solving contexts, a situation where the initial state, goal state, and constraints are explicitly known
A clearly defined problem is easier to solve than an ambiguous one in software development.
Um problema claramente definido é mais fácil de resolver do que um ambíguo no desenvolvimento de software.
Synonyms
well-defined problemstructured problemexplicit problemprecise problemwell-articulated problem
Antonyms
ill-defined problemambiguous problemvague problemfuzzy problemunstructured problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema claramente definido
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
problema bem definido
Alternative more concise form commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
problema claramente definido
Formal usage in educational and professional environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the problem straight
put the problem in perspective
spell out the problem
nail down the problem
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