th">\(\min \{|x|-1,0\}\)</span> for a <em>numerical</em> argument <span class="math">\(x\)</span>. But
inside a CVX specification, invoked with a nonconstant argument, it
will generate an error.</p>
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<span id="newfunc-psp"></span><h3>New functions via partially specified problems<a class="headerlink" href="#new-functions-via-partially-specified-problems" title="Permalink to this headline">¶</a></h3>
<p>A more advanced method fo