defective algorithm
[/dɪˈfɛktɪv ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: defective algorithms
algoritmo defeituoso
1. A computational procedure or set of instructions that contains errors, flaws, or logical inconsistencies that prevent it from functioning correctly or producing accurate results
The defective algorithm caused the system to crash whenever processing large datasets.
O algoritmo defeituoso fez com que o sistema travasse sempre que processava grandes conjuntos de dados.
2. A programmed solution that fails to meet its intended specifications or performance requirements due to bugs or design flaws
Developers discovered a defective algorithm in the sorting function that was returning unsorted arrays.
Os desenvolvedores descobriram um algoritmo defeituoso na função de classificação que estava retornando arrays não classificados.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development, computer science, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It's part of standard professional vocabulary in tech sectors and is equally understood in both English and Portuguese-speaking technology communities. The term reflects the global nature of software development and the shared technical language among developers worldwide.
Related Idioms & Phrases
garbage in, garbage out (GIGO) - referring to flawed algorithm producing poor results
back to the drawing board - when a defective algorithm requires complete redesign
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