suboptimal configuration
[sʌb-ˈäp-tə-məl ˌkän-fə-ˈɡā-shən]
nounpl: suboptimal configurations
configuração subótima
1. A system setup or arrangement that is functional but not ideal, failing to achieve the best possible performance or efficiency
The server's suboptimal configuration was causing slower response times for users.
A configuração subótima do servidor estava causando tempos de resposta mais lentos para os usuários.
2. In technical contexts, a state where components are arranged in a way that works but does not maximize performance, cost-effectiveness, or resource utilization
The database had a suboptimal configuration with too many indexes on rarely-used columns.
O banco de dados tinha uma configuração subótima com muitos índices em colunas raramente usadas.
3. Any arrangement or setup that is less than ideal but acceptable for operation
Due to budget constraints, we settled for a suboptimal configuration of the network infrastructure.
Devido às restrições orçamentárias, aceitamos uma configuração subótima da infraestrutura de rede.
This term is prevalent in technical and business communities in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech culture, it's frequently used in IT meetings and technical documentation. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach common in both cultures where solutions that are 'good enough' are accepted due to time, budget, or resource constraints, though professionals acknowledge they are not ideal.
NYC Slang
not ideal setup; sketchy config
Related Idioms & Phrases
make do with suboptimal configuration
settle for a suboptimal configuration
work around a suboptimal configuration
fix a suboptimal configuration
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