fitness function

[ˈfɪtnəs ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: fitness functions
função de aptidão
1. A mathematical function used in genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing to evaluate how well a candidate solution solves a given problem
The fitness function determines which organisms survive and reproduce in the simulation.
A função de aptidão determina quais organismos sobrevivem e se reproduzem na simulação.
2. A quantitative measure that assigns a score to each potential solution based on how close it comes to solving the objective
In neural network optimization, the fitness function measures prediction accuracy against test data.
Na otimização de redes neurais, a função de aptidão mede a precisão da previsão contra dados de teste.
This is specialized terminology primarily used in computer science, artificial intelligence, and evolutionary biology education and research. The term is largely identical across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities, reflecting the global nature of computational research and published academic literature in English.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
objective functionevaluation functioncost functionperformance metric

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
função de aptidão
Standard technical term used in computer science and engineering fields
Portugal
função de adequação
Alternative usage in Portuguese technical contexts, emphasizing suitability
Academic International
função objetivo
Broader mathematical term sometimes used interchangeably in optimization contexts

Related Words

genetic algorithmevolutionary computationoptimizationnatural selectionselection pressureconvergence

Related Idioms & Phrases

maximize fitness
fitness landscape
fitness optimization
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