computer-based problem solving

noun
UK /kəmˈpjuː.tə.beɪst ˈprɒb.ləm ˌsɒl.vɪŋ/
US /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ.beɪst ˈprɑː.bləm ˌsɑːl.vɪŋ/

Using a computer to help you find answers to tricky questions.

The class learned computer-based problem solving by writing a small program to sort their favorite animals.

SYNONYMS

computational problem solvingdigital problem solvingcomputer-assisted problem solvingtechnology-based problem solving

RELATED WORDS

algorithmprogramminglogicdebuggingcoding

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A school subject where students use software and coding to work out solutions.

Computer-based problem solving is on the timetable every Wednesday afternoon.

3. A way of fixing real-world issues by building or using computer tools.

The team used computer-based problem solving to plan the fastest bus route.

4. The skill of thinking step by step like a computer to solve a puzzle.

Her computer-based problem solving helped her finish the maze game quickly.