unreliable algorithm

[/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: unreliable algorithms
algoritmo não confiável
1. A computational procedure or set of rules that does not consistently produce correct or predictable results; an algorithm whose outputs cannot be trusted or depended upon for accuracy and consistency
The unreliable algorithm caused the software to crash intermittently, making it unsuitable for production environments.
O algoritmo não confiável causou falhas intermitentes no software, tornando-o inadequado para ambientes de produção.
2. In computer science, an algorithm that fails to meet specified performance guarantees, produces incorrect outputs, or has unpredictable behavior under certain conditions
Developers discovered the unreliable algorithm was losing data during edge cases.
Os desenvolvedores descobriram que o algoritmo não confiável estava perdendo dados em casos extremos.
In Brazilian tech companies and academia, this term is frequently used in code reviews and software quality discussions. Silicon Valley and international tech communities use this terminology standardly. The term reflects the importance placed on algorithm verification in safety-critical systems, particularly in finance and healthcare sectors where reliability is paramount.
NYC Slang
sketchy algo / sus algorithm
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faulty algorithmdefective algorithmunstable algorithmuntrustworthy algorithmbuggy algorithm
Antonyms / Antônimos
reliable algorithmrobust algorithmtrustworthy algorithmstable algorithmfault-tolerant algorithm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algoritmo não confiável
Standard technical term used throughout Brazil in software development contexts
São Paulo
algoritmo não confiável / algoritmo instável
Tech hub usage; may also use 'instável' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
algoritmo não confiável
Standard usage in academic and professional settings
Portugal
algoritmo não fiável
European Portuguese preference for 'fiável' instead of 'confiável'; same meaning

Related Words

algorithm verificationcomputational reliabilitydebuggingsoftware testingerror handlingperformance guarantee

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw away and start from scratch
back to the drawing board
garbage in, garbage out
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