heuristic
heu·ris·tic
adjective
1.
of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
noun
1.
a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
Origin
Irregular formation from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurískō, “I find, discover”) (compare the proper Greek term εὑρετικός (heuretikós)).
Phrases
- rule of thumb
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