heuristic rule meaning

UK /hjuːˈrɪstɪk ruːl/ US /hjʊˈrɪstɪk rul/ 4 syllables

heuristic rule (noun): a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem.

Definition of heuristic rule

  1. a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

    Synonyms: heuristic, heuristic program

    Type of: rule

    Kinds: lateral thinking

How to pronounce heuristic rule

heuristic rule is pronounced /hjuːˈrɪstɪk ruːl/ in British English and /hjʊˈrɪstɪk rul/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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