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heuristics

/hjuˈɹɪstɪks/

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Heurística

A heuristic method.

Examples :

"When deciding which groceries to buy on a budget, I rely on heuristics like sticking to store brands and choosing items on sale, rather than meticulously comparing every single price. "

Al decidir qué comestibles comprar con un presupuesto limitado, confío en la heurística, como ceñirme a las marcas de la tienda y elegir artículos en oferta, en lugar de comparar meticulosamente cada precio.

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El arte de aplicar métodos heurísticos

The art of applying heuristic methods.

Examples :

"When trying to quickly solve a puzzle, we often rely on heuristics, like looking for corner pieces first. "

Al tratar de resolver un rompecabezas rápidamente, a menudo confiamos en la heurística, como buscar primero las piezas de las esquinas.

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Heurística

A technique designed for solving a problem when classic methods are too slow or fail to find any exact solution.

Examples :

"When deciding which grocery store line to choose, I often rely on heuristics like "pick the shortest line" or "avoid lines with people buying lots of produce," even though they don't guarantee the fastest checkout. "

Al decidir qué fila de la tienda de comestibles elegir, a menudo confío en la heurística como "elige la fila más corta" o "evita las filas con personas que compran muchos productos", aunque no garanticen el pago más rápido.

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El estudio de métodos y principios heurísticos

The study of heuristic methods and principles.

Examples :

"In computer science, heuristics are often used to find approximate solutions to problems that are too complex to solve perfectly in a reasonable amount of time. "

En informática, las heurísticas se utilizan a menudo para encontrar soluciones aproximadas a problemas que son demasiado complejos para resolverlos perfectamente en un tiempo razonable.

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Métodos y enfoques heurísticos considerados colectivamente

Heuristic methods and approaches considered collectively.

Examples :

"A chef uses heuristics, like smelling the sauce and tasting a small sample, to quickly decide if a dish needs more seasoning. "

Un chef utiliza heurísticas, como oler la salsa y probar una pequeña muestra, para decidir rápidamente si un plato necesita más condimento.

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Heurísticas, reglas empíricas

(by extension) Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions.

Examples :

"When deciding what to eat for lunch, many people use heuristics like "avoid fast food" or "choose something with vegetables" to make a quick decision. "

Al decidir qué comer para almorzar, muchas personas usan reglas empíricas como "evitar la comida rápida" o "elegir algo con verduras" para tomar una decisión rápida.

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Métodos basados en la experiencia

(by extension) Experience-based methods used to reduce the need for calculations pertaining to equipment size, performance, or operating conditions.

Examples :

"To quickly estimate how much paint to buy for a room, experienced painters often rely on heuristics, such as calculating one gallon per 400 square feet, rather than precise measurements. "

Para estimar rápidamente cuánta pintura comprar para una habitación, los pintores experimentados a menudo confían en métodos basados en la experiencia, como calcular un galón por cada 400 pies cuadrados, en lugar de mediciones precisas.

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