inexact solution
[/ɪnɪɡˈzækt səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: inexact solutions
solução inexata
1. A solution to a mathematical, scientific, or computational problem that is not precisely accurate but is close enough for practical purposes or approximation
The numerical method provided an inexact solution to the differential equation, but it was sufficient for engineering applications.
O método numérico forneceu uma solução inexata para a equação diferencial, mas foi suficiente para aplicações de engenharia.
2. An approximate answer obtained through iterative or heuristic methods rather than exact analytical means
Due to computational limitations, we had to settle for an inexact solution using the iterative algorithm.
Devido às limitações computacionais, tivemos que nos contentar com uma solução inexata usando o algoritmo iterativo.
This term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and engineering firms, 'solução inexata' is standard terminology when discussing numerical methods and computational mathematics. The concept reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving where perfect precision may be computationally impossible or unnecessary.
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