heuristic
Adjective
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similar to: trial-and-error - relating to solving problems by experience rather than theory
Noun
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is a type of: formula, rule - (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problemssubtypes: lateral thinking - a heuristic for solving problems; you try to look at the problem from many angles instead of tackling it head-onsame as: heuristic program, heuristic rule
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