word
Heuristics
hyoo-RIS-tiks
/hjʊˈrɪstɪks/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
heuristics
Dictionary meaning
Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that allow people to make quick decisions with limited information, sometimes leading to systematic errors
History and origin
From Greek heuriskein, 'to find or discover'
Examples
- Availability heuristics cause people to overestimate risks they can easily recall.
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