Heuristic
/hjuˈɹɪstɪk/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Heuristic
noun
adjective
- (of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; not following or derived from any theory.
- (of a method or algorithm) That solves a problem more quickly but is not certain to arrive at an optimal solution.
- (of an argument) That reasons from the value of a method or principle that has been shown by experimental investigation to be a useful aid in learning, discovery and problem-solving.
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