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Heuristic

Definition

(formal) A mental shortcut or a rule of thumb that helps in making decisions, judgments, or solving problems more efficiently, often by simplifying the information or focusing on the most relevant aspects.

Example Sentences

1The researchers used a heuristic approach to identify the most promising solutions to the complex problem, rather than trying to analyze every possible option in detail.
2Can you think of a heuristic that would allow us to quickly estimate the number of people attending the event, without having to count them all individually?
3The company's heuristic for hiring new employees involves a combination of skills assessments and personality tests, which have been shown to be effective predictors of job performance.
4One common heuristic for evaluating the credibility of a website is to check if it has a secure connection and a clear privacy policy.
5The development of artificial intelligence has led to the creation of more sophisticated heuristics for solving complex problems, such as those in chess and other strategy games.

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