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well-defined problem

[/ˌwɛl dɪˈfaɪnd ˈprɑːbləm/]
nounpl: well-defined problems
problema bem definido
1. A problem that has clear, specific initial conditions, well-understood goals, and a clear method or set of rules to reach the solution
Chess is a well-defined problem because the rules, starting position, and winning condition are all clearly specified.
Xadrez é um problema bem definido porque as regras, a posição inicial e a condição de vitória estão todas claramente especificadas.
2. In artificial intelligence and computer science, a problem with a clearly stated goal state and known operators to reach it
In AI, a well-defined problem allows algorithms to systematically search for solutions.
Em IA, um problema bem definido permite que algoritmos busquem sistematicamente por soluções.
Synonyms
clearly defined problemstructured problemwell-posed problemformally specified problem
Antonyms
ill-defined problemambiguous problemvague problemunstructured problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema bem definido
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
problema bem definido
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Technical Context
problema bem-estruturado
Alternative used in formal technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

have all the pieces in place
crystal clear objectives
laid out on the table
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