<computability> A computational problem that requires
identifying a solution from some, possibly infinite, solution
space (set of possible solutions). E.g. "What is the
millionth prime number?". This contrasts with a decision
problem which merely asks whether a given answer is a
solution or not.
(1999-02-15)
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