nounpl: heuristics (plural form; singular: heuristic)
heurística
1. A method or technique that aids in problem-solving or discovery; a practical approach based on experience and intuition rather than strict logic
The teacher used heuristics to help students develop their own problem-solving strategies.
A professora usou heurística para ajudar os alunos a desenvolver suas próprias estratégias de resolução de problemas.
2. In computer science and artificial intelligence, a technique that finds a satisfactory solution quickly when exhaustive search is impractical
The algorithm uses heuristics to estimate the shortest route for delivery trucks.
O algoritmo usa heurística para estimar a rota mais curta para os caminhões de entrega.
3. A mental shortcut or rule of thumb used to make decisions with incomplete information
Investors often rely on heuristics when making quick financial decisions.
Os investidores frequentemente se baseiam em heurísticas ao tomar decisões financeiras rápidas.
The term 'heuristics' has gained prominence in both Brazilian and North American contexts with the rise of artificial intelligence and data science. In academic settings across both cultures, it refers to practical problem-solving techniques that sacrifice optimality for efficiency. In business and technology sectors in the USA and Brazil, heuristics are increasingly discussed as part of decision-making strategies and machine learning.
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