nested reasoning
[/ˈnɛstɪd ˈrizənɪŋ/]
nounpl: nested reasoning (uncountable)
raciocínio aninhado
1. A cognitive or computational process where multiple levels of logical inference or problem-solving are embedded within each other, requiring the resolution of inner layers before proceeding to outer layers
The AI system used nested reasoning to solve the complex puzzle by first identifying sub-problems, then solving them sequentially.
O sistema de IA utilizou raciocínio aninhado para resolver o quebra-cabeça complexo identificando primeiro os sub-problemas e depois resolvendo-os sequencialmente.
2. In programming and logic, the technique of placing conditional statements, loops, or reasoning chains within other similar structures to handle hierarchical or multi-layered problems
The algorithm employs nested reasoning with multiple if-then-else structures to navigate the decision tree.
O algoritmo utiliza raciocínio aninhado com múltiplas estruturas se-então-senão para navegar pela árvore de decisão.
3. In philosophy and cognitive science, recursive thinking where one thought process contains within it other complete thought processes
Nested reasoning allows humans to think about thinking, enabling metacognition.
O raciocínio aninhado permite que os humanos pensem sobre o pensamento, possibilitando a metacognição.
This is a technical term commonly used in artificial intelligence, computer science, and cognitive psychology. It has gained prominence with the rise of AI research and machine learning. In Brazilian Portuguese academic contexts, 'raciocínio aninhado' is the standard term, while Portuguese academia may prefer 'raciocínio encaixado'. The term reflects modern computational and cognitive science approaches to problem-solving and is particularly relevant in discussions of AI reasoning capabilities and human metacognitive processes.
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