heuristic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
  2. adjective of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation

Etymology

Irregular formation from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurískō, “I find, discover”) (compare the proper Greek term εὑρετικός (heuretikós)).

Synonyms

heuristic rule, heuristic program

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