computational stability

[ˌkɒmpjuˈteɪʃənəl stəˈbɪlɪti]
nounfemininepl: computational stabilities / estabilidades computacionais
estabilidade computacional
1. The property of a numerical algorithm or computational method to produce reliable and accurate results without excessive error accumulation or divergence during calculations
The computational stability of the algorithm was verified through rigorous testing with various input parameters.
A estabilidade computacional do algoritmo foi verificada através de testes rigorosos com vários parâmetros de entrada.
2. The ability of a computer system or software to maintain consistent performance and prevent crashes or data corruption during extended operations
Ensuring computational stability is critical for long-running scientific simulations.
Garantir a estabilidade computacional é crítico para simulações científicas de longa duração.
3. In numerical analysis, the resistance of an algorithm to small perturbations in input data or rounding errors
The numerical method showed excellent computational stability even with ill-conditioned matrices.
O método numérico mostrou excelente estabilidade computacional mesmo com matrizes mal-condicionadas.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science, numerical analysis, and engineering fields in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and tech companies, it is commonly used in research papers and technical documentation. The term reflects the importance of reliability in computational methods, particularly in scientific computing where precision and consistency are paramount.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
numerical stabilityalgorithmic stabilitysystem stabilityrobustness
Antonyms / Antônimos
computational instabilitynumerical instabilityalgorithmic divergence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabilidade computacional
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
estabilidade computacional / estabilidade numérica
Both terms commonly used in university and tech industry settings
Rio de Janeiro
estabilidade computacional
Technical term used in research institutions
Portugal
estabilidade computacional / estabilidade numérica
Same usage as Brazil; may also use 'robustez computacional' in some contexts

Related Words

algorithmnumerical analysiserror propagationconvergencefloating-point arithmeticround-off error

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain computational stability
ensure computational stability
test for computational stability
computational stability analysis
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