toy problem

noun

A simplified problem with clear constraints and parameters, usually used as a tool to understand a related real-world problem.

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Meanings

nountoy problem (plural toy problems)

plural toy problems

  1. sciencesA simplified problem with clear constraints and parameters, usually used as a tool to understand a related real-world problem.
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