Heuristic (disambiguation)

Heuristic (disambiguation)

A heuristic is a method for helping in solving of a problem, commonly informal. The term may also have the following technical meanings.

*Heuristic algorithm
*Heuristic evaluation is an expert based usability evaluation method.
*Heuristic function
*Heuristic (engineering), an experience-based method used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions.


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