English Explanatory Dictionary

heuristics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of heuristic
noun
  1. The study of heuristic methods and principles.
  2. Heuristic methods and approaches considered collectively.
  3. Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions.
  4. Experience-based methods used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions.

Pronunciation

/hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-Heuristics.wav

Word forms

heuristics

Etymology

From heuristic, from German heuristisch, from New Latin heuristicus by irregular formation from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurískō, “I discover”).

Derived words

simheuristics

Translations

Chinese Mandarin: 啟發法 /启发法 Czech: heuristika Esperanto: heŭristiko Finnish: heuristiikka French: heuristique German: Heuristik Hungarian: heurisztika Italian: euristica Polish: heurystyka Portuguese: heurística Russian: эври́стика Slovak: heuristika Spanish: heurística Swedish: heuristik Thai: วิทยาการศึกษาสำนึก
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