HEURISTICS

Etymology

Noun

heuristics

plural of heuristic

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.

Source: Wiktionary



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19 February 2025

TRANSLATION

(noun) (genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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