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suboptimal solution

[sʌb-ˈɑp-tə-məl səˈluː-ʃən]
nounfemininepl: suboptimal solutions / soluções subótimas
solução subótima
1. A solution to a problem that is acceptable but not the best possible outcome; a resolution that meets some criteria but does not maximize or minimize the objective function as effectively as an optimal solution would.
The algorithm found a suboptimal solution due to time constraints, though it was still better than expected.
O algoritmo encontrou uma solução subótima devido às limitações de tempo, embora ainda fosse melhor que o esperado.
2. In optimization theory, a feasible solution that does not satisfy the conditions for optimality.
We accepted a suboptimal solution to avoid the computational expense of finding the true optimum.
Aceitamos uma solução subótima para evitar o custo computacional de encontrar o verdadeiro ótimo.
Synonyms
near-optimal solutionapproximate solutionfeasible solutionsecond-best solution
Antonyms
optimal solutionoptimal resultbest solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução subótima
Standard term used in mathematics, computer science, and optimization contexts
São Paulo
solução subótima
Preferred in academic and technical environments
Portugal
solução subótima
Used in formal mathematical and technical discourse
General Brazilian
solução aproximada
Alternative, less formal term sometimes used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle for a suboptimal solution
accept a suboptimal solution
find a suboptimal solution
compromise solution
fall short of the optimal
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