mathematical programming
- noun
- /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈprɒɡræmɪŋ/
- Specialized
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programación matemática
- The project manager utilized mathematical programming to allocate team members efficiently across various tasks.
Examples
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Using mathematical programming, researchers can find optimal solutions for complex problems involving limited resources.
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When the nature of the modeling effort is considered, one of two general approaches is pursued: the first is based on mathematical programming techniques, and the second is based on heuristics and simulation.
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Finally, we compared the results from the mathematical programming solutions to the heuristic solutions, representing the Level 5 and 6 validation described in Bettinger et al. (2009).
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To validate our results, we applied self-validation (Level 2); compared results among heuristic methods (Level 3); and, when possible, we used mathematical programming techniques (Levels 5 and 6) as reported in Bettinger et al. (2009).
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With regard to mathematical programming, linear programming, integer programming, and mixed-integer programming are often used to develop forest plans (Bettinger and Chung 2004, Shan et al. 2009).
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Through mathematical programming, companies can enhance their operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain decisions.
Synonyms
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Making something work as well as possible
A process that finds the best choice using math and clear rules
How Optimal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
A learner who knows 'mathematical' and 'programming' will plausibly infer 'programming involving mathematics' so the compound is partly compositional. However, the established technical sense (optimization/operations-research meaning) and the specialized use of 'programming' here (not just coding or scheduling) are domain-specific and not fully predictable for a B1 learner, so the transparency is partial.
Etymology
Mathematical programming comes from the idea of using mathematical methods to do programming in the sense of 'making a plan' that picks the best option when there are rules or limits. So it means using math to find the best solution under given 'rules'.