Üledetermineeritud

Üledetermineeritud is an Estonian term that translates to "overdetermined" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of mathematics and physics, particularly in relation to systems of equations or physical systems.

In mathematics, an overdetermined system of equations is a system that has more equations than unknowns. Such systems often have no solution, but if they do have a solution, it is typically unique. When no exact solution exists, one might seek a least-squares solution, which minimizes the sum of the squares of the errors.

In physics, an overdetermined system can refer to a situation where more constraints or measurements are available than are strictly necessary to define the system's state or behavior. This can be a deliberate design choice to improve accuracy or robustness, by allowing for consistency checks or error averaging. Alternatively, it can indicate a conflict between different physical principles or observations. The term implies a redundancy in the information provided.