consistent assignment

[kən-ˈsis-tənt ə-ˈsīn-mənt]
nounpl: consistent assignments
atribuição consistente
1. In logic and computer science, an assignment of truth values or values to variables that does not contradict itself or a given set of logical formulas or constraints
The truth assignment is consistent with all the constraints in the logical formula.
A atribuição de valores é consistente com todas as restrições na fórmula lógica.
2. A task or responsibility given repeatedly or regularly in a manner that maintains uniformity and coherence
The teacher maintained consistent assignment of homework every Friday.
A professora mantinha uma atribuição consistente de lição de casa todas as sextas-feiras.
3. In programming, the act of assigning values to variables in a way that satisfies all logical constraints simultaneously
Finding a consistent assignment for the variables was crucial to solving the problem.
Encontrar uma atribuição consistente para as variáveis foi crucial para resolver o problema.
This is primarily technical terminology used in academic and professional settings, particularly in computer science, mathematics, and logic courses. It is equally used in Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic contexts. The term reflects the importance placed on logical rigor and mathematical precision in scientific and engineering fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
valid assignmentcoherent assignmentsatisfying assignmentnon-contradictory assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
inconsistent assignmentcontradictory assignmentconflicting assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atribuição consistente
Standard term used in logic, mathematics, and computer science contexts
Portugal
atribuição coerente
Portuguese variant, sometimes using 'coerente' instead of 'consistente'
Academic Context
designação consistente
Alternative form occasionally used in academic Portuguese writing

Related Words

logical consistencyvariable assignmentconstraint satisfactiontruth valuationsatisfiability

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain consistency
keep assignments consistent
assign consistently across the board
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