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Adaptationssuch is a theoretical framework that analyzes how systems actively search for and adopt adaptive changes in response to changing environments. The concept integrates ideas from evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and systems engineering to describe proactive improvement rather than passive adjustment.

The term is a neologism formed from adaptation and such (search), used to capture the process of seeking adaptations across domains. It signals a focus on iterative exploration and evaluation of potential changes.

Core elements include a defined search space, an evaluation criterion (fitness, performance, or utility), feedback from the environment, and cycles of exploration and selection. The process may be conscious or emergent, depending on the system.

Domains encompass biology (behavioral and phenotypic shifts), technology (adaptive algorithms and self-optimizing systems), and organizations (scenario planning and adaptive management).

Methods used to study adaptationssuch include modeling, simulations, empirical observation, optimization, and machine learning, such as agent-based models and reinforcement learning.

Critics warn that the term can blur distinctions among adaptation, learning, and optimization, and that measuring value in dynamic contexts remains difficult.

See also: adaptation, optimization, adaptive systems, evolutionary theory.