non-deterministic processing
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nounpl: non-deterministic processings
processamento não-determinístico
1. A computational process where the outcome is not uniquely determined by the input, allowing for multiple possible execution paths or results from the same initial state
Non-deterministic processing in quantum computing allows the system to explore multiple solutions simultaneously.
O processamento não-determinístico na computação quântica permite que o sistema explore múltiplas soluções simultaneamente.
2. In computer science, a processing method where an algorithm can make arbitrary choices at certain points, leading to different execution sequences
The non-deterministic processing model is useful for solving NP-complete problems theoretically.
O modelo de processamento não-determinístico é útil para resolver problemas NP-completos teoricamente.
3. A system or process whose behavior cannot be completely predicted from its initial conditions
Non-deterministic processing introduces randomness or choice into algorithmic execution.
O processamento não-determinístico introduz aleatoriedade ou escolha na execução algorítmica.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and professional computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It's fundamental to computer science theory and is taught universally in engineering and computer science programs. The term is language-neutral in technical communities, with Portuguese-speaking computer scientists using both Portuguese translations and the English original interchangeably in professional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exploring the solution space
branching execution paths
multiple possible outcomes
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