multisolution problem
[ˌmʌltɪsoˈluːʃən ˈprɒbləm]
nounpl: multisolution problems
problema com múltiplas soluções
1. A problem or challenge that can be solved through multiple different approaches or methods, each potentially valid or leading to different but acceptable outcomes
Writing an essay is a multisolution problem because students can approach it from various perspectives and still receive good grades.
Escrever um ensaio é um problema com múltiplas soluções porque os alunos podem abordá-lo de várias perspectivas e ainda obter boas notas.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a problem that admits more than one correct answer or solution path
Graph coloring is a multisolution problem where different valid colorings exist for the same graph.
A coloração de grafos é um problema com múltiplas soluções onde existem diferentes colorações válidas para o mesmo grafo.
3. A problem where the solution space is not unique, allowing for alternative strategies, algorithms, or conclusions
Urban planning presents a multisolution problem, as cities can be designed in many different ways to achieve similar goals.
O planejamento urbano apresenta um problema com múltiplas soluções, pois as cidades podem ser projetadas de muitas maneiras diferentes para atingir objetivos semelhantes.
This term is predominantly used in academic, educational, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian education, there is increasing emphasis on teaching students to recognize and solve multisolution problems as part of developing critical thinking and creativity. The concept contrasts with traditional education that often emphasizes single correct answers, reflecting a shift toward more progressive pedagogical approaches in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thinking outside the box
multiple ways to skin a cat
more than one path to Rome
various approaches to the problem
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