heuristics

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From heuristic, from German heuristisch, from New Latin heuristicus by irregular formation from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurisko, I discover)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/, X-SAMPA: /hju"rIstIks/
  • Hyphenation: heu‧ris‧tics

Noun [edit]

heuristics (uncountable)

  1. The study of heuristic methods and principles.

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