Word for the process of analysing characteristics of the ideal solution to a particular problem

Question

Simple example problem: you spilt some milk onto the floor
Characteristics of the ideal solution: the floor should be clean/dry
Is there a word that describes the action of intentionally undertaking the above analysis to find the characteristics of the correct solution?

Anton · Accepted Answer

Were this a mathematical example we would say that we are “developing” a solution. The development of a solution takes into account the nature of the problem, the constraints on solving it, and the choice of method of solving. The choice of method may lead to “optimising” the solution.
This sounds a bit formal when considering split milk!

FumbleFingers · Answer

In OP's context, the fact of the floor being "clean / dry" is a prerequisite of any solution (realistically, it's probably a necessary characteristic of any solution, not just "ideal" ones).

prerequisite (lexico.com)
A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist

Word for the process of analysing characteristics of the ideal solution to a particular problem

2 Answers

Add your own answers!

Ask a Question