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Also known as:

NP problem

Definition:

A decision problem for which there exists a [nondeterministic algorithm]? that solves it in [polynomial time]?.

Equivalently, a decision problem for which there exists an algorithm? to validate a purported answer in [polynomial time]?, given the right information.

Equivalently, a member of complexity class NP.

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