Faustregel

German

Etymology

From Faust (“fist”) +‎ Regel (“rule”). Compare Dutch vuistregel.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Faustregel f (genitive Faustregel, plural Faustregeln)

1. rule of thumb

Synonyms

• Abschätzung, Daumenregel, Erfahrungswert, Faustformel

Further reading

• “Faustregel” in Duden online