[Math] the meaning of an “objective function” and “objective functionals”

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Right now I am in front of these expressions

  1. objective function

  2. objective functionals

which seem to be very often used, but I've still not understood their meanings.

Best Answer

The concept of $objective$ $function$ is used in optimization. It denotes the function you want to minimize or maximize. It is used in many areas as in curve fit, regression, economics, ...

If there is any relevant area you would like to discuss, just post.

Just by the way, I was born in Dar El Beida (normal name hidden !).

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