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indefinite constraint

[ɪnˈdɛfɪnət ˈkɒnstreɪnt]
nounpl: indefinite constraints
restrição indefinida
1. In mathematics, optimization, and computer science: a constraint or limitation that is not precisely defined, bounded, or specified in exact terms; often used in linear programming or constraint satisfaction problems where the boundaries or conditions are vague or open-ended
The optimization problem included an indefinite constraint on the maximum budget allocation.
O problema de otimização incluía uma restrição indefinida sobre a alocação máxima de orçamento.
2. A restriction or condition whose scope, duration, or exact parameters are not clearly determined
The contract contained an indefinite constraint regarding delivery timelines.
O contrato continha uma restrição indefinida em relação aos prazos de entrega.
Synonyms
vague constraintimprecise constraintunspecified restrictionambiguous limitation
Antonyms
definite constraintprecise constraintexplicit constraintbounded constraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição indefinida
Standard usage in mathematics and optimization contexts
São Paulo
restrição indefinida
Commonly used in academic and technical settings
Portugal
restrição indefinida
Standard term in Portuguese mathematical and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

work within constraints
operate under indefinite conditions
lack clear boundaries
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