Heuristic Definition

heuristic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
noun
  1. a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

"Heuristic" in song lyrics

See how heuristic is used in real songs:

  • "absurdity heuristic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "admissible heuristic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "heuristic"

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