heuristics

== English == === Etymology === From heuristic, from German heuristisch, from New Latin heuristicus by irregular formation from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω (heurískō, “I discover”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ Hyphenation: heu‧ris‧tics === Noun === heuristics plural of heuristic === Noun === heuristics pl (plural only) The study of heuristic methods and principles. Heuristic methods and approaches considered collectively. (psychology, by extension) Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions. (engineering, by extension) Experience-based methods used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === Heuristics in judgment and decision-making on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Heuristic (engineering) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia