heuristic
hjuˈrɪstɪk
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Definition of heuristic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
problem solvingsimple rule or method used to solve problems quickly
  • He used a heuristic to finish the puzzle faster.
rule of thumb shortcut
2.
technologyTECH.computer algorithm providing useful solutionsTECH.
  • The software uses a heuristic to speed up searches.

Adjective

1.
problem solvingTECH.employing practical methods not guaranteed to be perfectTECH.
  • The heuristic approach helped us find a quick solution.
practical pragmatic
2.
technologyTECH.providing a useful but not optimal solutionTECH.
  • The heuristic algorithm improved the program's efficiency.
approximate guideline
3.
aiding discoveryTECH.involving or serving as an aid to learning, discovery, or problem-solvingTECH.
  • The heuristic function in the software made navigation intuitive..
exploratory investigative
4.
learning methodTECH.enabling a person to learn something for themselvesTECH.
  • The heuristic approach helped students solve problems independently..
exploratory intuitive
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Expressions with heuristic

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simple way to find a good answer
He used a heuristic rule to solve the puzzle.
computer program using practical methods for problem-solving
The heuristic program quickly found a solution to the puzzle.

Origin of heuristic

Greek, heuriskein (to find)

Terms with heuristic included in their meaning

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artificial intelligence
heuristic inspired by biological evolution
logic
describing a heuristic that never overestimates cost
technology
heuristic combining frequency and recency for predictions

Examples of heuristic in a sentence

  • She relied on a heuristic to sort the data quickly.
  • A heuristic can improve decision-making processes.
  • Developers implemented a heuristic for better data analysis.
  • A heuristic method was used to tackle the issue.
  • Heuristic techniques can simplify complex problems.
  • A heuristic approach was used to solve the puzzle.

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  1. French:heuristique, intuitif, ...
  2. German:Heuristik, heuristisch, ...
  3. Italian:metodo euristico, euristico, ...
  4. Spanish:heurística, heurístico, ...
  5. Portuguese:heurística, heurístico, ...
  6. Chinese:启发式方法, 启发式的, ...
  7. Japanese:ヒューリスティック, ヒューリスティックな, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِدْلال, تَجْرِيبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֹק עֵזֶר, מַעֲשִׂי, ...
  10. Russian:эвристика, эвристический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:евристика, евристичний, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायक सूत्र, अनुमानी, ...
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