VDict - Definition of heuristic

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heuristic

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Adjective

of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation

Noun

a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

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Synonyms:
heuristic rule heuristic program

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Words contain "heuristic":
heuristic heuristic program heuristic rule
Words contain "heuristic" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
lateral thinking heuristic

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