noun
problem definition; problem description
Computing term for the specification or description of a problem, often in software development or algorithm design.
問題記述が曖昧だと、正しい解決策を導き出せない。
If the problem description is vague, you cannot derive the correct solution.
このプロジェクトでは、まず問題記述を明確に定義する必要がある。
In this project, we first need to clearly define the problem definition.
要件定義 refers to requirements definition in a broader system or business context, while 問題記述 focuses specifically on describing the problem to be solved.
Compound of 問題 (problem) and 記述 (description). A straightforward technical term with no special historical derivation.