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Vocabulary Entry
heuristic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to a method of problem-solving or learning that aids in finding solutions through trial and error.
Example Sentences
"The heuristic approach helped the students discover the principles on their own."
"Heuristic methods can simplify complex decision-making processes."
"Using a heuristic strategy, the team was able to quickly solve the puzzle."
N
noun
A rule of thumb or strategy that helps in learning or discovering solutions.
Example Sentences
"One common heuristic used in math is to break problems into smaller parts."
"In software development, a heuristic can speed up the debugging process."
"He relied on his own heuristic to make quick decisions in uncertain situations."