| 1. | (adjective) ofo or relating to a general formulation that serves to guide investigation | 
	
	
	
	
	 |  | Antonyms: algorithmic | 
	
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         | 2. | (adjective) (computer science) relating to or using a heuristic rule | 
	
	
	
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         | 3. | (noun) a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem | 
	
	
	 |  | Synonyms: heuristic program, heuristic rule | 
        
	
	
	 |  | Related Words: formula, rule | 
        
	
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