simplified model
[/ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪd ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: simplified models
modelo simplificado
1. A representation of a complex system or process that reduces it to its essential components, removing unnecessary details to make it easier to understand, analyze, or work with
The physicist used a simplified model to explain gravity to the students.
O físico usou um modelo simplificado para explicar a gravidade aos alunos.
2. In scientific or engineering contexts, a theoretical or practical representation that approximates reality while maintaining tractability
Engineers created a simplified model of the building to test structural integrity.
Os engenheiros criaram um modelo simplificado do edifício para testar a integridade estrutural.
3. A conceptual framework that captures the main characteristics of a phenomenon while omitting minor or negligible factors
The economic simplified model assumes perfect market conditions.
O modelo simplificado econômico assume condições de mercado perfeitas.
The concept of simplified models is central to scientific education in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian academic contexts, 'modelo simplificado' is standard terminology in STEM fields, appearing frequently in textbooks and research publications. This approach reflects a practical, pragmatic methodology valued in both engineering and scientific communities across both countries.
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