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
21 April 2025
(noun) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
