satisfice

/ˈsætɪsfaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to settle for something that is close enough to a desired goal or solution, especially when it is difficult or impossible to achieve the ideal.

“The team had to satisfice with a temporary solution until they could find a more permanent fix.”

2. noun

the act of settling for something that is close enough to a desired goal or solution.

“The researcher studied the process of satisfice in decision-making under uncertainty.”

Synonyms

  • accept
  • compromise
  • make do

Antonyms

  • maximize
  • optimize