heuristisch
heuristic
English translations
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heuristic
Word details
- German meaning
- Auf Entdeckung oder Problemlösung durch Ausprobieren und Erfahrung basierend.
- English meaning
- Based on discovery or problem-solving through trial and error and experience.
- Synonym
- erkenntnisleitend, annähernd
- German example
- Wir verwenden einen heuristischen Ansatz, um das Problem zu lösen.
- English example
- We are using a heuristic approach to solve the problem.
Example sentences with “heuristisch”
Das ist ein heuristischer Ansatz zur Problemlösung. (This is a heuristic approach to problem-solving.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the word 'heuristisch'?
It comes from the Greek 'heuriskein' (to find/discover). It is used primarily in technical, scientific, or academic contexts in German.