heuristic in Dutch
heuristic in Dutch is heuristisch, heuristiek — heuristic means a practical rule of thumb that lets someone reach a workable answer quickly, without guaranteeing it is the best one.
heuristic in Dutch
heuristisch
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. [from 1821]
heuristiek
A heuristic method. [from 1860]
What does "heuristic" mean?
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noun A practical rule of thumb that lets someone reach a workable answer quickly, without guaranteeing it is the best one.
"A useful heuristic is to assume any task will take twice as long as you think."
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adjective Using trial, experience and approximation to find a good-enough solution rather than working through every possibility.
"The router uses a heuristic algorithm to pick a route in milliseconds."
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adjective Encouraging people to learn by investigating and discovering things for themselves.
"The course takes a heuristic approach, giving students problems before methods."
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heuristic in a sentence
- A useful heuristic is to assume any task will take twice as long as you think.
- Investors lean on heuristics because they cannot analyse every option.
- The router uses a heuristic algorithm to pick a route in milliseconds.
- The course takes a heuristic approach, giving students problems before methods.
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What is "heuristic" in Dutch?
"heuristic" in Dutch is heuristisch, heuristiek. heuristic means: A practical rule of thumb that lets someone reach a workable answer quickly, without guaranteeing it is the best one.
How do you use "heuristic" in a sentence?
Example: "A useful heuristic is to assume any task will take twice as long as you think." In Dutch, "heuristic" is heuristisch, heuristiek.
Are there other ways to say "heuristic" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "heuristic": heuristisch, heuristiek.
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