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Heuristic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Heuristic : adj : of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves
to guide investigation [ant: algorithmic]
(noun)
1: a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase
the probability of solving some problem [syn: heuristic
rule, heuristic program]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Heuristic : \Heu*ris"tic\, a. [Gr. ? to discover.]
Serving to discover or find out.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Heuristic :
1. A rule of thumb, simplification, or educated
guess that reduces or limits the search for solutions in
domains that are difficult and poorly understood. Unlike
algorithms, heuristics do not guarantee optimal, or even
feasible, solutions and are often used with no theoretical
guarantee.
2. approximation algorithm.
(2001-04-12)
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Heuristic |
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wirelessworlds: W32.Gammima.AG!gen1: is a Heuristic detection used to detect threats associated with the W32. Gammima. AG famil.. http://bit.ly/6qQzWb |
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webroot: A: Extending Heuristic detection of rougeware is a solution. Utilizing Windows security controls provides an addt'l tool @cyberdad #webroot |
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neil_conway: @saileshkrish Perhaps that is a Heuristic for the quality of a business book? :) |
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