heuristically
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- adverb
- /hjʊəˈrɪstɪkli/
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heurísticamente
- Teachers often explain concepts heuristically, encouraging students to discover the answers through practical activities.
Examples
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By laying the appropriate groundwork in the present study, further researchers who study the loneliness experienced in long-distance relationships can heuristically build upon the present empirical findings (Delmar, 2010).
Academic text (2014) -
The method balances the workload of processors heuristically.
Academic text (2000) -
OK, so, so heuristically you can imagine the following.
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I'll start by introducing the problem heuristically, the problem that I'm interested in.
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In contemporary writings, that mission is expressed heuristically by the symbol of the kingdom of God.
Academic text (2006) -
The engineer approached the complex problem heuristically, relying on past experiences and intuition to find a solution.
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When faced with uncertainty, scientists sometimes use models heuristically to guide their research and decision-making.
Synonyms
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6.0
In a way that uses observation or experience rather than theory
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5.4
In a practical way that focuses on what works
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4.0
Finding a solution by trying different ways and learning from mistakes
How Practical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word heuristically comes from the Greek root heur- meaning 'to find', as in the shout Eureka 'I have found it'. So to do something heuristically is to use quick, practical ways to 'find' a solution rather than follow strict rules.