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heuristic rule

/hjʊˈrɪstɪk ruːl/

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/hjʊˈrɪstɪk ruːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruПрактическое руководство или принцип, основанный на опыте, используемый для быстрого решения проблем, принятия решений или обучения чему-либо, часто методом проб и ошибок, а не строгим алгоритмом.

A practical, experience-based guideline or principle used to solve problems, make decisions, or learn something quickly, often through trial and error rather than a strict algorithm.

  1. Mental shortcutC1formal

    A practical, experience-based method or rule of thumb used to solve problems, make decisions, or learn quickly, without relying on exhaustive analysis.

    ruЭвристическое правило

    • The availability heuristic rule makes people judge the frequency of events by how easily examples come to mind.
    • In chess, a common heuristic rule is to control the center of the board.
    • He used a simple heuristic rule to estimate the cost of the project.
  2. Learning principleC1formal

    A guiding principle that encourages self-discovery and active learning through trial and error, rather than direct instruction.

    ruЭвристическое правило

    • The teacher applied a heuristic rule by letting students experiment before explaining the theory.
    • Heuristic rules in education promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Following a heuristic rule, the team tested multiple solutions before settling on the best one.