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objective problem

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv ˈprɑbləm/]
nounpl: objective problems
problema objetivo
1. A problem that exists independently of personal opinions or feelings; a factual or concrete difficulty that requires resolution
The objective problem with the current system is that it wastes too much energy.
O problema objetivo do sistema atual é que ele desperdiça muita energia.
2. In mathematics and optimization, a problem involving a measurable goal or constraint to be optimized
The objective problem in linear programming is to maximize or minimize a specific function.
O problema objetivo em programação linear é maximizar ou minimizar uma função específica.
Synonyms
concrete problemfactual problemoptimization problempractical problem
Antonyms
subjective problemabstract problemtheoretical problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema objetivo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
problema objetivo
Common in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
problema objetivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the objective
address the objective problem
identify the objective problem
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