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heuristics

/hjʊˈrɪstɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does heuristics mean?

noun

A heuristic is a mental shortcut or a rule of thumb that helps in decision-making or problem-solving. Heuristics are often used when a situation is too complex for a purely logical approach.

Example

"The company used heuristics to estimate the potential market size for their new product."

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