decisionsupportsystem
nounUK /dɪˈsɪʒən səˈpɔːt ˈsɪstəm/
US /dɪˈsɪʒən səˈpɔːrt ˈsɪstəm/
A computer helper that gives people information to help them make good choices.
The doctor used a decision support system to pick the best medicine for the patient.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A software tool that helps managers choose between business options.
The company's decision support system compared the costs of two new factories.
3. A system that combines data and models to suggest possible actions.
The weather decision support system warned farmers about the coming storm.
4. An interactive computer program that answers 'what if' questions for planners.
Using the decision support system, the city tested what would happen if traffic increased.