Heuristic

What do we mean by heuristic?

Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem. adjective

Of or constituting an educational method in which learning takes place through discoveries that result from investigations made by the student. adjective

Relating to or using a problem-solving technique in which the most appropriate solution of several found by alternative methods is selected at successive stages of a program for use in the next step of the program. adjective

A heuristic method or process. noun

The study and application of heuristic methods and processes. noun

Serving to find or discover.

Same as heuretic. noun

Serving to promote discovery or learning; -- used especially of thories or paradigms which stimulate new ideas for discovering facts in experimental sciences. adjective

Serving to stimulate people to learn and discover on their own, especially by encouraging experimental and trial-and-error methods for solving problems. adjective

Pertaining to or based on trial-and-error and experimental methods of learning and evaluation. adjective

Based on the use of an efficient trial-and error method to search a space of possible solutions to a problem, or to find an acceptable approximate solution, when an exact algorithmic method is unavailable or too time-consuming. adjective

A heuristic method; a specific heuristic procedure. noun

A theory or approach which serves to promote discovery or learning by encouraging experimentation. noun

Relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems. adjective

That solves a problem more quickly but is not certain to arrive at an optimal solution. adjective

A heuristic method. noun

The art of applying heuristic methods. noun

Of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation adjective

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

As an adjective, heuristic (pronounced from the Greek "heuriskein" meaning "to discover") pertains to the process of gaining knowledge or some desired result by intelligent guesswork rather than by following some preestablished formula. (Heuristic can be contrasted with algorithmic.) Urban Dictionary

Based on wild guesswork, and prone to error Urban Dictionary

A learning or discovering technique based on experience. Or, a way to try something new (like a new position), based on what you already know. If you know what I mean... Urban Dictionary

A type of heuristic (mental shortcut, as opposed to algorithm) that involves using the most mentally immediate information. Alternatively, a shortcut in mate selection in which one chooses whoever happens to be available. Urban Dictionary

Through self awareness of the human condition heuristic replacement thinking in others. Urban Dictionary

A condition in which bias consumes the minds capacity allowing reason to be confused in analytical process by ones belief. Urban Dictionary

A heuristic process or method. the study and use of heuristic techniques. Urban Dictionary

In order to ease the cognitive load of decision-making related to the consumption of luxury goods and services one may apply the Woeber heuristic by inquiring the cost of all available alternative and selecting the most lavish option. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to heuristic:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word heuristic:
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Words that rhyme with heuristic:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe heuristic:
simple, useful, greedy, positive, new, good, negative, based, local, general, second, powerful, efficient, tabu, best, effective, common, representative, basic, specific, particular, single, third, above, reasonable, valuable, primary, constructive, time, solving, appropriate, hybrid, variable, nearest, secondary, cognitive, dynamic, parallel, iterative, judgmental, linear, fast, standard, initial, known, adaptive, popular, meal, modified, implicit, lagrangian, simulated, admissible, sequential, randomized, opt, convenient, fit, sophisticated, period, suitable, optimal, representativeness, minimum, generalized, making, shortest, helpful, called, progressive, simplest, global, partisan, purpose, alternative, step.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective heuristic:
value, device, methods, approach, method, rules, algorithm, search, model, algorithms, function, purposes, devices, procedure, knowledge, techniques, procedures, approaches, evaluation, processing, strategies, principle, models, tool, programming, rule, argument, process, power, principles, information, program, reasoning, arguments, strategy, processes, framework, classification, technique, solution, functions, analysis, programs, theory, role, nature, use, solutions, tools, structure, reasons, purpose, concept, research, potential, derivation, considerations, criteria, explanation, searches, assumption, guide, scheme, concepts, means, evaluations, assumptions, discussion, utility, hypothesis, significance, interpretation, cues, fiction, estimate, guidelines, fashion, aid, description, guidance, measure, grounds, thinking, criterion, inquiry, exercise.

Words that sound like heuristic:
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