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Query of largest element in a set less than an element
In computer science, the predecessor problem involves maintaining a set of items to, given an element, efficiently query which element precedes or succeeds
Predecessor_problem
Topics referred to by the same term
of a prophet Predecessor (graph theory), a term in graph theory Predecessor problem, a problem in theoretical computer science Predecessor (video game)
Predecessor
Any algorithm which solves the search problem
Paul; Fich, Faith (August 2002). "Optimal Bounds for the Predecessor Problem and Related Problems". Journal of Computer and System Sciences. 65 (1): 38–72
Search_algorithm
belongs to (returning the interval's endpoint). The problem is an instance of the dynamic predecessor problem, with a universe of size n. Using Van Emde Boas
Interval_union-split-find
1991 film by Brian Levant
was rated PG-13, unlike its predecessor, which was rated PG. While failing to match the success of the first film, Problem Child 2 was still a box office
Problem_Child_2
2013 video game
reception from critics, who cited that the game did not fix any of its predecessor's problems, nor add anything new to the gameplay. The next mainline entry in
Dead_Island:_Riptide
n log log n ) {\displaystyle O(n\log \log n)} . The dynamic predecessor problem is also commonly analyzed in the word RAM model, and was the original
Word_RAM
Plays by Shakespeare characterised by complex and ambiguous tone
Shakespeare's problem plays eschew the traditional trappings of both comedy and tragedy, and are sometimes cited as early predecessors to the tragicomedy
Shakespearean_problem_play
Search algorithm finding the position of a target value within a sorted array
Paul; Fich, Faith E. (2001). "Optimal bounds for the predecessor problem and related problems". Journal of Computer and System Sciences. 65 (1): 38–72
Binary_search
American country singer (born 1993)
Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts. His fourth studio album, I'm the Problem (2025), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced nine top-ten
Morgan_Wallen
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Successive dependence: Did each of the synoptic gospels draw from each of its predecessors? (If not, the frequent agreements between the two independent gospels
Synoptic_Gospels
Term for lower-class urban people in Mexico
tendencies—a threat to Mexican society. But in addition to their predecessors' problems adjusting to urban life and surviving, the "pelado" of the early
Pelado
Mathematical puzzle
This is only trivially different than the equation above for the predecessor problem, and solvability is guaranteed by the same reasoning. Reordering
The_monkey_and_the_coconuts
Shooter video game by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation in 1997
his three EGM co-reviewers all contended that it fixed all of its predecessor's problems with sharper graphics, smoother scrolling, clearer mission objectives
Nuclear_Strike
Mythical character from India
known for the invention of chaturanga, the Indian predecessor of chess, and the wheat and chessboard problem he would have presented to the king when he was
Sissa_(mythical_brahmin)
Basic word processor formerly included with Microsoft Windows
Windows from Windows 95 through Windows 11, version 23H2. Similarly to its predecessor Microsoft Write, it served as a basic word processor, positioned as more
WordPad
Optimization problem
Optimal job scheduling is a class of optimization problems related to scheduling. The inputs to such problems are a list of jobs (also called processes or
Optimal_job_scheduling
Greek philosopher (c. 470–399 BC)
of his philosophy nearly impossible, a situation known as the Socratic problem. Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was
Socrates
American rock band (1965–1995)
microphones wherever they could, and the eventual forest of microphones became a problem for the sound crew. Eventually, this was solved by having a dedicated taping
Grateful_Dead
1996 shooter video game
previous games, but are improved "overhead" versions. This removes the predecessors' problem of buildings occasionally obstructing the player's view; and unlike
Soviet_Strike
Cohort born from 1981 to 1996
satisfying" due to teeth and mouth problems. Fewer American millennials follow sports than their Generation X predecessors, with a McKinsey survey finding
Millennials
American motorcycle engine
aftermarket adapters. The engine design differed considerably from its predecessor the "Evo" although it shared some design elements with the Sportster
Harley-Davidson Twin Cam engine
Harley-Davidson_Twin_Cam_engine
Account of Mali Empire Atlantic voyage
Egyptian official whom he had befriended that he had come to rule when his predecessor led a large fleet in an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean and never
Atlantic voyage of the predecessor of Mansa Musa
Atlantic_voyage_of_the_predecessor_of_Mansa_Musa
Philosophical question of how to distinguish between science and non-science
In philosophy of science and epistemology, the demarcation problem is the question of how to distinguish between science and non-science. It also examines
Demarcation_problem
Theater with debate on social issues
The problem play is a form of drama that emerged during the 19th century as part of the wider movement of realism in the arts, especially following the
Problem_play
Algorithm for finding the shortest paths in graphs
weighted digraph. It is slower than Dijkstra's algorithm for the same problem, but more versatile, as it is capable of handling graphs in which some
Bellman–Ford_algorithm
2013 video game
Life was set to be a more focused and grounded process compared to its predecessor. The team sought to establish a sociable and warm atmosphere, wanting
Tomodachi_Life
President of the United States from 1933 to 1945
Temporary Emergency Relief Administration was essentially a state-level predecessor of the federal Civilian Conservation Corps, with 10,000 or more men building
Franklin_D._Roosevelt
Error screen displayed after a fatal system error on a computer
screen of death ("BSoD"). It functions exactly the same as its blue predecessor and should still be categorized as a Blue Screen of Death rather than
Black_screen_of_death
Computational problem in graph theory
maximum flow problems involve finding a feasible flow through a flow network that obtains the maximum possible flow rate. The maximum flow problem can be seen
Maximum_flow_problem
Logic-based number-placement puzzle
values in any of the nine blocks (or boxes of 3×3 cells). The general problem of solving Sudoku puzzles on n2×n2 grids of n×n blocks is known to be NP-complete
Sudoku
Computer science problem
In computer science, the longest increasing subsequence problem aims to find a subsequence of a given sequence in which the subsequence's elements are
Longest increasing subsequence
Longest_increasing_subsequence
1982 aviation accident over Indonesia
understatement": Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them
British_Airways_Flight_009
Complexity class
complete problems, known as End-Of-The-Line: G is a (possibly exponentially large) directed graph with every vertex having at most one predecessor and at
PPAD_(complexity)
First working programmable, fully automatic digital computer
all possible outcomes of a calculation. Thanks to this machine and its predecessors, Konrad Zuse has often been suggested as the inventor of the computer
Z3_(computer)
Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025
well known for having a less formal approach to the papacy than his predecessors by, for instance, choosing to reside in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse
Pope_Francis
1980 film directed by Irvin Kershner
earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Unlike its lighthearted predecessor, Empire met with mixed reviews from critics, and fans were conflicted
The_Empire_Strikes_Back
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
ISBN 978-0-7910-9574-4. OCLC 156874814. Boas, Frederick S. (1896). Shakspere and His Predecessors. The University series. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. hdl:2027/uc1
William_Shakespeare
1895 book by Prithwis Chandra Ray
The Poverty Problem in India was a book published in 1895 by Prithwis Chandra Ray that analyzed various factors that were leading India to become increasingly
The_Poverty_Problem_in_India
President of the United States from 1961 to 1963
the promise of his campaign to do "more for Massachusetts" than his predecessor. Although Kennedy's and Lodge's legislative records were similarly liberal
John_F._Kennedy
Austrian composer (1824–1896)
deliberately followed a pattern, each one building on the achievements of its predecessors... His melodic and harmonic style changed little, and it had as much
Anton_Bruckner
Austrian philosopher and logician (1889–1951)
productive periods of his life, writing Logik (Notes on Logic), the predecessor of much of the Tractatus. While in Norway, Wittgenstein learned Norwegian
Ludwig_Wittgenstein
2020 studio album by Dua Lipa
United Kingdom on 17 July 2020 as the album's fourth single. Like its predecessor, it received positive reviews for its production, while commercially
Future_Nostalgia
Algorithm for finding shortest paths
Communications of the ACM, 2001 Dijkstra thought about the shortest path problem while working as a programmer at the Mathematical Center in Amsterdam in
Dijkstra's_algorithm
Home video game console
dirt and dust than an industry-standard card edge connector. The design problems were exacerbated by Nintendo's choice of materials. The console slot nickel
Nintendo_Entertainment_System
National non-profit combating problem gambling in New Zealand
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) is a national non-profit organisation in New Zealand predominantly funded by the Ministry of Health
Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand
Problem_Gambling_Foundation_of_New_Zealand
London-based consumer electronics manufacturer
gaming performance, achieving high benchmark scores compared to its predecessors. Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro were announced on 4 March
Nothing_(company)
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
engines remained in production alongside the N43. Compared with its N46 predecessor, the N43 features direct injection. In 2011, as part of BMW's shift to
BMW_N43
Former population control policy in China
referred not just to the one-child policy, but includes births prevented by predecessor policies implemented one decade before, stating that "there are many
One-child_policy
American actor and comedian (born 1964)
ride's requirements, reprising his role from the preboarding video of the predecessor ride, Soarin' Over California. He lent his voice to the droid G2-4T in
Patrick_Warburton
Letter names for unambiguous communication
of an alphabet. Civilian industry uses the code words to avoid similar problems in the transmission of messages by telephone systems. For example, it is
NATO_phonetic_alphabet
Type of semi-automatic pistol
important advanced design features had first appeared on its immediate predecessor, the 1974 .380 caliber Model 84. These improvements both involved the
Beretta_92
American actress (born 1988)
was released in June 2025 and failed to replicate the success of its predecessor; however, The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney believed it gave Williams
Allison_Williams
Standard defining codes for currencies
Another solution to a revalued currency having the same name as its predecessor is to choose a third letter which results in a 3-letter code with mnemonic
ISO_4217
Problem optimization method
simplifying a complicated problem by breaking it down into simpler sub-problems in a recursive manner. While some decision problems cannot be taken apart
Dynamic_programming
American comedy television series
The website's critical consensus states, "Substantially similar to its predecessor in all the best ways, The Comeback's resurrection season thrives on Lisa
The_Comeback_(TV_series)
Academic journal
in its present form since 1977. A predecessor journal, called La monda lingvo-problemo ("The world language problem" in Esperanto), had appeared since
Language Problems and Language Planning
Language_Problems_and_Language_Planning
Ruler of Mali from c. 1312 to c. 1337
prestige, although he features less in Mandinka oral traditions than his predecessors. Musa was exceptionally wealthy, to an extent that contemporaries described
Mansa_Musa
King of Joseon from 1418 to 1450
his predecessors privately practiced Buddhism, their policies restricted the power and influence of Buddhist institutions. Joseon's predecessor Goryeo
Sejong_the_Great
Condition involving social and behavioral differences
increasingly questioned these earlier interpretations, as the double empathy problem theory (2012) proposes that misunderstandings arise mutually between autistic
Autism
Structured system of communication
University Press. ISBN 978-0-87840-343-1. Bett, R. (2010). "Plato and his Predecessors". In Alex Barber; Robert J Stainton (eds.). Concise Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Language
Country in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
centralised and unitary. The state security police (the KGB and its predecessor agencies) played an important role in Soviet politics. It was instrumental
Soviet_Union
King of England from 1509 to 1547
to a reformed Privy Council, much smaller and more efficient than its predecessor. A difference emerged between the King's financial health and the country's
Henry_VIII
President of the United States from 1901 to 1909
office. A sickly child with debilitating asthma, Roosevelt overcame health problems through a regime of vigorous exercise, which he called "the strenuous life"
Theodore_Roosevelt
2017 Android smartphone designed by Google
Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The Pixel 2 XL's display suffers from a "black smear" problem, which occurs when a group of black pixels transition to colored ones,
Pixel_2
Interplay between observation, experiment, and theory in science
in its perceived "truth", or power to displace, subsume or reduce a predecessor idea, but perhaps more in its ability to stimulate the research that
Scientific_method
rankings, Abraham Lincoln is most often ranked as the best, while his predecessor James Buchanan is most often ranked as the worst. Popular-opinion polls
Historical rankings of presidents of the United States
Historical_rankings_of_presidents_of_the_United_States
Head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
persons are enumerated as earlier incarnations of Avalokiteśvara and predecessors in the same lineage leading up to Gendun Drub. These earlier incarnations
Dalai_Lama
2019 studio album by Chris Brown
Indigo is an R&B album, which tends to a slightly more pop sound than its predecessor Heartbreak on a Full Moon, also containing elements of dancehall and
Indigo_(Chris_Brown_album)
Range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
family use of the vehicle, the Explorer underwent design changes from its predecessor while still retaining mechanical commonality with the Ranger pickup truck
Ford_Explorer
Head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013
objective truth, and the denial of moral truths in particular, as the central problem of the 21st century. Benedict also revived several traditions and permitted
Pope_Benedict_XVI
King of France (1314–1316) and Navarre (1305–1316)
protection. Louis X continued the effort of his predecessor to achieve a military solution to the vexing problem of Flanders. The count of Flanders ruled an
Louis_X_of_France
Field of knowledge
theorems, formulas, and equations. Mathematics is used to model and solve problems in science, engineering, technology, economics, and everyday life. There
Mathematics
Indian mathematician (1887–1920)
infinite series, and continued fractions, including solutions to mathematical problems then considered unsolvable. Ramanujan initially developed his own mathematical
Srinivasa_Ramanujan
Emperor of Japan from 1912 to 1926
two older siblings having died in infancy. He suffered various health problems as a child, including meningitis soon after his birth. In 1900, he married
Emperor_Taishō
Former Indian political party
relationship with the far right in India, particularly the BJP and its predecessor Jan Sangh. ... During the Emergency years, Israeli diplomats had difficulty
Bharatiya_Jana_Sangh
2018 film by Ol Parker
generally positive reviews; critics considered it an improvement over its predecessor and praised the performances and musical numbers. It was a box office
Mamma_Mia!_Here_We_Go_Again
2023 animated superhero film
delayed from its original April 2022 theatrical release date. Like its predecessor, the film received critical acclaim and it set several box office records
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man:_Across_the_Spider-Verse
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
Nikasil problem does not apply to most M52 engines in these countries. Once the Nikasil coating was determined to be the cause of the problem, steel cylinder
BMW_M52
American rock band
with the arrangements of the tracks. He quickly noticed the group's main problem: the solo spots were too long. Graham agreed, and advised that the band
Santana_(band)
Digital single-lens reflex camera
DSLR camera announced by Nikon on October 8, 2013. It improves on its predecessor, the Nikon D600, with a new shutter unit that supports a quiet mode at
Nikon_D610
Greek historian and geographer (c. 484–c. 425 BC)
Dionysius of Halicarnassus, a literary critic of Augustan Rome, listed seven predecessors of Herodotus, describing their works as simple unadorned accounts of
Herodotus
American assault rifle
their effective range to 600 meters. They are more accurate than their predecessors and are capable of shooting 1–3-inch groups at 100 yards. "In Fallujah
M16_rifle
Mathematical-logic system based on functions
that is just an eta-expanded version of POW we already have, above. The predecessor function, specified by two equations PRED (SUCC n) = n and PRED 0 = 0
Lambda_calculus
German polymath (1646–1716)
Hanoverian court of Johann Friedrich, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg. Leibniz's predecessor, Tobias Fleischer, had already created a cataloging system for the Duke's
Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibniz
King of England from 1399 to 1413
urgently wanting to defend the Anglo-Scottish border, and to overcome his predecessor's legacy of failed military campaigns, Henry invaded Scotland. A large
Henry_IV_of_England
Mexican drug lord (born 1946)
Colombian cartels, as he had originally introduced Félix Gallardo's predecessor, Alberto Sicilia Falcón, to Santiago Ocampo of the Cali Cartel, one of
Miguel_Ángel_Félix_Gallardo
1866–1871 consolidation of German states
the German peoples. This German dualism presented two solutions to the problem of unification: Kleindeutsche Lösung, the small Germany solution (Germany
Unification_of_Germany
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982
Soviet Union. Brezhnev fared better when compared to his successors and predecessors in Russia. In a 1999 poll, he ranked as the best Russian leader of the
Leonid_Brezhnev
Racing video game series
on a Bayesian neural network, which calculates possible solutions to a problem and their probabilities based on player data collected from previous races
Forza
Lily cultivar
lilies are often incorrectly called "Rubrum" lilies. Rubrums were a predecessor commercial lily to the 'Stargazers' whose flowers pointed down to the
Lilium_'Stargazer'
King of Babylon from 605 to 562 BC
II's name, Nabû-kudurri-uṣur, was identical to the name of his distant predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar I (r. c. 1125–1104 BC), who ruled more than five centuries
Nebuchadnezzar_II
American singer-songwriter (1946–1973)
inspired than its predecessor, it is notable for the song "Older Guys" and for the band's take on "Wild Horses". Like its predecessor, Burrito Deluxe under-performed
Gram_Parsons
Bias confirming existing attitudes
if they thought the rule was, "Each number is two greater than its predecessor," they would offer a triple that fitted (confirmed) this rule, such as
Confirmation_bias
Type of therapy to improve mental health
became an umbrella-term for all cognitive-based psychotherapies. CBT is a "problem-focused" and "action-oriented" form of therapy. The therapist's role is
Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
Totality of existing entities
cosmology and its conception of space and time. A difference from its predecessors is that it conceives space and time not as distinct dimensions but as
World
1995 Microsoft operating system version
from the mainly cooperatively multitasked 16-bit architecture of its predecessor to a 32-bit preemptive multitasking architecture. Windows 95 featured
Windows_95
King of France from 1715 to 1774
was the second longest in the history of France, exceeded only by his predecessor, Louis XIV, who had ruled for 72 years (from 1643 to 1715). In 1748,
Louis_XV
American multinational banking institution
City banks J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan Company. Through its predecessors, the firm's early history can be traced to 1799, with the founding of
JPMorgan_Chase
Leader of Burkina Faso since 2022
as the interim president of Burkina Faso since the overthrow of his predecessor in a 2022 coup. Ideologically prominent for his nationalist, pan-Africanist
Ibrahim_Traoré
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
Boy/Male
Muslim
Problem solver
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Away from all Problems
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Eternity; Problem Solver
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Destroyer of Problems
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Problem Solver
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
People with this Name are Preferably Intelligent and Very Generous; Highly Knowledgeable in Problem Solving Skills
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Problem
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
Female
Cornish
, wise old woman.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Kings Worthy Pearl
Male
Russian
(Рюрик) Russian form of Old High German Hrodric, RURIK means "famous power."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Lifton in Devon, named in Old English as ‘farmstead (Old English tūn) on the Lew’, a Celtic river name meaning ‘the bright one’.
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : variant of Neville.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
God; Lord Ganesh
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, Greek, Portuguese
Feminine of Dennis; Follower of Dionysius
Girl/Female
Tamil
Spring
Boy/Male
German, Greek, Hebrew
Sacred Name; Holy Name
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Serpent King
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
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PREDECESSOR PROBLEM
n.
One who goes before; a predecessor.
a.
Alt. of Problematical
n.
One who proposes problems.
a.
Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
n.
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
n.
One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor' a progenitor.
n.
A predecessor.
adv.
From a remote time; from an ancestor or predecessor; from one to another in a descending line.
n.
A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it.
n.
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.
n.
A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.
a.
Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful.
n.
One who reigns before another; a sovereign predecessor.
n.
One who succeeds or follows; one who takes the place which another has left, and sustains the like part or character; -- correlative to predecessor; as, the successor of a deceased king.
a.
An aged person; one who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
v. t.
To have just and adequate ideas of; to apprehended the meaning or intention of; to have knowledge of; to comprehend; to know; as, to understand a problem in Euclid; to understand a proposition or a declaration; the court understands the advocate or his argument; to understand the sacred oracles; to understand a nod or a wink.
v. i.
A figure in which the parts of a sentence or paragraph are so arranged that each succeeding one rises above its predecessor in impressiveness.
n.
The power or right of succeeding to the station or title of a father or other predecessor; the right to enter upon the office, rank, position, etc., held ny another; also, the entrance into the office, station, or rank of a predecessor; specifically, the succeeding, or right of succeeding, to a throne.
v. t.
To propose problems.
n.
A predecessor; an ancestor.