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A heuristic is a kind of method for solving a problem.

Heuristic may also refer to:

Heuristic (computer science), a problem-solving technique that produces approximately correct solutions
Heuristic (engineering), an experience-based method reducing use of calculations
Heuristic (psychology), a mental shortcut used to make decisions efficiently
Heuristic argument, a non-rigorous argument that relies on an analogy or intuition

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+A '''[[heuristic]]''' is a kind of method for solving a problem.
-A '''[[heuristic]]''' is a method for solving a problem.
 '''Heuristic''' may also refer to:
-* [[Heuristic (computer science)]], a technique to produce a solution in a reasonable time frame that is good enough for solving the problem at hand
+* [[Heuristic (computer science)]], a problem-solving technique that produces approximately correct solutions
 * [[Heuristic (engineering)]], an experience-based method reducing use of calculations
-* [[Heuristic algorithm]], a computer program for making a determination
+* [[Heuristic (psychology)]], a mental shortcut used to make decisions efficiently
-* [[Heuristics in judgment and decision-making]] discovered by research in psychology and behavioral economics
 * [[Heuristic argument]], a non-rigorous argument that relies on an analogy or intuition
-* [[Heuristic function]], a ranking method used with search algorithms
 ==See also==
 * {{Intitle|heuristic}}
 {{disambig}}