"toy problem" meaning in All languages combined

See toy problem on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: toy problems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} toy problem (plural toy problems)
  1. (sciences) A simplified problem with clear constraints and parameters, usually used as a tool to understand a related real-world problem.
    Sense id: en-toy_problem-en-noun-82~HrxUp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Sciences Topics: sciences

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