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heuristic

/hjuˈɹɪstɪk/

Meanings
noun
A heuristic method.

Examples :

"When searching for the cheapest flight, I used a simple heuristic: always check budget airlines first. "
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adjective
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; not following or derived from any theory.

Examples :

"When quickly estimating the number of people at a concert, I used a heuristic approach, roughly counting a small section and multiplying it by the number of similar sections. "
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adjective
(of an argument) That reasons from the value of a method or principle that has been shown by experimental investigation to be a useful aid in learning, discovery and problem-solving.

Examples :

"The teacher used a heuristic approach to teaching math, focusing on practical examples and patterns that students could discover themselves, rather than just memorizing formulas. "
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estimating verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛstəmətɪŋ/

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

"Estimating the groceries' cost before reaching the checkout helps me stay within my budget. "

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technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

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investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

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searching verb

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

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multiplying verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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guaranteed verb

/ˌɡærənˈtiːd/ /ˌɡærənˈtid/

To give an assurance that something will be done right.

"The mechanic guaranteed that the car repair would be done by Friday. "

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experimental noun

/ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/

The subject of an experiment.

"The new math textbook's experimental section focuses on fractions. "

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practical noun

/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

"The practical for the carpentry course was building a small table. "

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memorizing verb

/ˈmɛməˌraɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɛmɔˌraɪzɪŋ/

To learn by heart, commit to memory.

"The student is spending extra time memorizing vocabulary words for the upcoming test. "

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discovery noun

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/

Something discovered.

"This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease."

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estimates noun

/ˈestɪmɪts/ /ˈestəmeɪts/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The car mechanic gave us two estimates for the repair, one for using new parts and one for used parts. "