well-articulated problem

[wel ɑr'tɪkjəleɪtɪd 'prɑbləm]
noun phrasepl: well-articulated problems
problema bem articulado
1. A problem that is clearly defined, logically structured, and precisely communicated with all relevant components and constraints explicitly stated.
The consultant presented a well-articulated problem statement that helped the team understand exactly what needed to be solved.
O consultor apresentou um problema bem articulado que ajudou a equipe a entender exatamente o que precisava ser resolvido.
2. In problem-solving contexts, a challenge whose goals, constraints, available resources, and success criteria are unambiguously expressed.
A well-articulated problem is essential before proposing any solutions in a design thinking workshop.
Um problema bem articulado é essencial antes de propor qualquer solução em um workshop de design thinking.
This term is prevalent in American business, technology, and academic contexts, particularly in design thinking, agile methodologies, and consulting. In Brazil, it's widely used in tech startups, MBA programs, and innovation workshops. The concept emphasizes the importance of clarity before action, reflecting a problem-first approach to solution development common in both American and Brazilian professional cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clearly defined problemwell-defined problemwell-structured problemexplicit problem statementclearly stated problem
Antonyms / Antônimos
ill-defined problemvague problemambiguous problempoorly articulated problemunclear problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema bem articulado
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
problema bem estruturado; problema bem definido
Common in corporate and consulting environments
Rio de Janeiro
problema bem articulado
Standard usage, sometimes simplified to 'problema claro'
Portugal
problema bem articulado; problema bem formulado
Both terms are equally acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Words

problem statementproblem analysisproblem definitionstructured problemproblem-solvingarticulationclarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the problem right
define the problem
frame the problem
crystal clear problem
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