Word of the Day: Heuristic

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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Heuristic
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adjective 1. Enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves through methods such as experimentation, evaluation, and trial and error.
2. (Computing) Proceeding to a solution by trial and error or by rules that are only loosely defined.
noun 1. A rule or piece of information used in or enabling problem-solving or decision-making.
2. (Heuristics) The study and use of heuristic techniques.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The pottery professor's heuristic techniques helped students discover their individual sculpting style."
Play Button "Following this heuristic will help you complete the assignment."
Play Button "I recommended some heuristic classes to help Pedro develop his creativity."
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Greek, late 18th century
Why This Word?
"Heuristic" developed from the Greek word "heuriskein," which means "find." When used as an adjective, it describes a method of discovery — a heuristic process allows a person to learn something for themselves. A self-taught artist, for example, is someone who has developed skills in a heuristic manner through experimenting with different materials and styles. ...
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