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heauristic


Meanings
  • Noun

    A method or rule used to make decisions or discover facts, especially one that is based on experience and observation.

    - "The heuristic of looking for simple solutions to complex problems has served us well in this project."
    - "The expert system uses a set of heuristics to diagnose medical conditions."

Variants
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juristic , juristically
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word heurisko, meaning 'to discover' or 'to find'.


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  1. Heuristic was first used in the field of psychology by Herbert A. Kelley in 1967.

  2. The term heuristic is derived from the Greek word heurisko, which means 'to discover' or 'to find'.

  3. Heuristic algorithms are commonly used in artificial intelligence and computer science to find approximate solutions to complex problems.


Related Concepts
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  1. Algorithm: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or achieving a goal, while a heuristic is a rule of thumb or an approximation to a solution.

  2. Expert System: An expert system is a computer system that uses heuristics and knowledge to make decisions or solve problems in a specific domain.


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Heuristic has been widely used in various fields such as computer science, psychology, and problem-solving. In literature, the term has been used to describe characters or situations that rely on intuition or experience to make decisions.

How to Memorize "heauristic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person discovering or finding a solution to a problem using their intuition and experience.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word heuristic with the idea of discovering or finding a solution.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'H-E-A-U-R-I-S-T-I-C' to remember the meaning: 'Heuristic: Experience and Intuition for Creative and Effective Solutions'.


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