linearprogrammingsolver
nounUK /ˈlɪniə ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ˈsɒlvə/
US /ˈlɪniər ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈsɑːlvər/
A computer tool that finds the best answer to a math problem with rules.
The linearprogrammingsolver helped the factory decide how many toys to make each day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A software program that uses linear programming to maximize or minimize a value.
Engineers used a linearprogrammingsolver to cut shipping costs.
3. A person or system that solves problems by finding the best outcome under limits.
The team treated the planner as a linearprogrammingsolver for scheduling shifts.
4. A math engine that handles problems with straight-line relationships and fixed limits.
The linearprogrammingsolver quickly found the cheapest mix of ingredients.