heuristic
noun
uk/hjʊəˈrɪstɪk/ us [ C ]
a method of learning or solving problems that allows people to discover things themselves and learn from their own experiences:
As a heuristic, it is a good test to ask the question: what might I do in this situation?
heuristics [ U ]
the study and use of heuristic methods:
Heuristics aren't taught in medical school and are in fact discouraged.
heuristic
adjective
Decision-making will be of a heuristic nature.