Satisfice (Verb)
Meaning
Decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal; "optimization requires processes that are more complex than those needed to merely satisfice".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Given the limited options, the team decided to satisfice and settle for a less-than-ideal solution to meet the project deadline.
- To satisfice her growing desire for the new phone, she opted for a mid-range model instead of the more expensive flagship.
- Optimization requires processes that are more complex than those needed to merely satisfice and achieve the most basic results.
- The company chose to satisfice and focus on increasing production volume rather than striving for excellence in product design.
- In the face of time constraints, the artist learned to satisfice and prioritize completing the project over perfecting every detail.