Mental Shortcut for Problem-Solving

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Question

Mental Shortcut for Problem-Solving

Answer

HEURISTIC

Word Meaning:

HEURISTIC — (of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one.

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