efficiently solvable problem

[ɪˈfɪʃəntli ˈsɒlvəbl ˈprɒbləm]
noun phrasepl: efficiently solvable problems
problema eficientemente solúvel
1. A problem that can be solved in polynomial time using a deterministic algorithm, or more broadly, any problem for which a solution can be found and verified within reasonable computational resources
Finding the shortest path in a graph is an efficiently solvable problem that can be solved using Dijkstra's algorithm.
Encontrar o caminho mais curto em um grafo é um problema eficientemente solúvel que pode ser resolvido usando o algoritmo de Dijkstra.
2. In computational complexity theory, a problem belonging to class P (Polynomial time), where a solution can be found and verified in polynomial time
Sorting a list is an efficiently solvable problem with well-known algorithms like quicksort and mergesort.
Ordenar uma lista é um problema eficientemente solúvel com algoritmos bem conhecidos como quicksort e mergesort.
This is primarily technical jargon used in computer science, mathematics, and computational theory. The term reflects the theoretical foundations of computer science and is equally used in both Brazilian and American academic contexts. In Portugal, the terminology remains consistent with international standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tractable problempolynomial-time solvable problemcomputationally feasible problemproblem in P
Antonyms / Antônimos
intractable problemNP-hard problemundecidable problemcomputationally infeasible problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema eficientemente solúvel
Standard technical term used in computer science and mathematics education
Portugal
problema eficientemente solúvel
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in academic and technical contexts
General American
efficiently solvable problem
Primary usage in computer science and computational theory fields

Related Words

polynomial timealgorithmcomputational complexityNP-completedecidabilitycomputational feasibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

solvable in polynomial time
computationally tractable
within reasonable computational bounds
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