Heuristik/hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪk/heuristic; heuristic method; problem-solving strategy
Heuristik is a German noun that means heuristic, heuristic method, or problem-solving strategy. It is pronounced /hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪk/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Heuristiken".
Definitions
1.problem-solving method based on practical approaches and rules of thumb rather than guaranteed optimal solutions(wissenschaft, psychologie, informatik)
a.technique for finding a sufficiently good solution quickly, when perfect solutions are impractical
Eine gängige Heuristik bei Schätzaufgaben ist die Nutzung von Erfahrungswerten.—A common heuristic in estimation tasks is the use of experience-based values.
b.mental shortcut to reduce cognitive load in decision-making
Menschen nutzen oft Heuristiken, um im Alltag schnelle Entscheidungen zu treffen.—People often use heuristics to make quick decisions in everyday life.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Heuristik | die Heuristiken |
| Genitive | der Heuristik | der Heuristiken |
| Dative | der Heuristik | den Heuristiken |
| Accusative | die Heuristik | die Heuristiken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Heuristik" mean in English?
- "Heuristik" means heuristic, heuristic method, or problem-solving strategy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Heuristik"?
- "Heuristik" is pronounced /hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Heuristik" der, die, or das?
- "Heuristik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Heuristik"?
- The plural of "Heuristik" is "Heuristiken".
- What part of speech is "Heuristik"?
- "Heuristik" is a noun in German.
