HEURISTICS
/hjuˈɹɪstɪks/
15
Scrabble
16
WWF
H(4) E(1) U(1) R(1) I(1) S(1) T(1) I(1) C(3) S(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/hjuˈɹɪstɪks/
noun
- A heuristic method.
- The art of applying heuristic methods.
- A technique designed for solving a problem when classic methods are too slow or fail to find any exact solution.
noun
- The study of heuristic methods and principles.
- Heuristic methods and approaches considered collectively.
- (by extension) Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions.
- (by extension) Experience-based methods used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions.
Source: Wiktionary
