Definitions for: Heuristic

[n] a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
[adj] ofo or relating to a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
[adj] (computer science) relating to or using a heuristic rule

Webster (1913) Definition: Heu*ris"tic, a. [Gr. ? to discover.]
Serving to discover or find out.

Synonyms: heuristic program, heuristic rule, trial-and-error

Antonyms: algorithmic

See Also: formula, lateral thinking, rule

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