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heuristic in Spanish

heuristic in Spanish is heurístico, heurística — heuristic means a practical rule of thumb that lets someone reach a workable answer quickly, without guaranteeing it is the best one.

heuristic in Spanish

heurístico
adj
heurística
noun
A heuristic method. [from 1860]

What does "heuristic" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Spanish?

"heuristic" in Spanish is heurístico, heurística. 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 Spanish, "heuristic" is heurístico, heurística.

Are there other ways to say "heuristic" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "heuristic": heurístico, heurística.

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