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OBJECTIVE FUNCTION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Economic Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- objective function
1, record 1, English, objective%20function
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function which measures the achievement of a desired goal under given constraints. 2, record 1, English, - objective%20function
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decision-maker ... is assumed to have an objective function, an entity which he aims to maximise. This objective function may be profits, or income, or net social benefits defined in any way so as to incorporate things other than income. 3, record 1, English, - objective%20function
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The estimation of benefits and costs can be undertaken only in relation to an objective function. 4, record 1, English, - objective%20function
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Planification économique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'objectifs
1, record 1, French, fonction%20d%27objectifs
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fonction de décision 2, record 1, French, fonction%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
feminine noun
- fonction-objectif 3, record 1, French, fonction%2Dobjectif
correct, feminine noun
- fonction d'objectif 2, record 1, French, fonction%20d%27objectif
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'estimation des coûts et bénéfices ne peut être entreprise que par rapport à une fonction d'objectifs; sans cela il ne serait pas possible de déterminer ce que la communauté considère comme «bon» ou «mauvais». En d'autres termes, les bénéfices mesurent la contribution du projet à ladite fonction et inversement pour les coûts. 1, record 1, French, - fonction%20d%27objectifs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Planificación económica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- función objetivo
1, record 1, Spanish, funci%C3%B3n%20objetivo
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- objective function
1, record 2, English, objective%20function
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The independent variable function whose maximum or minimum is sought in an optimization problem. 1, record 2, English, - objective%20function
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonction économique
1, record 2, French, fonction%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- objective function 1, record 3, English, objective%20function
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
that function of the independent variables whose maximum or minimum is sought in an optimization problem. 1, record 3, English, - objective%20function
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonction économique 1, record 3, French, fonction%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quel que soit le critère retenu [par l'organisateur], il aboutit [souvent] à une fonction qu'il s'agit de maximiser ou de minimiser. Cette fonction prend alors le nom de -- 1, record 3, French, - fonction%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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