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heuristic

[hyoo-ris-tik, yoo-] / hyʊˈrɪs tɪk, yʊ- /


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Heuristic 'hybrid' methods that blend quantum and classical approaches could be the foundation for powerful future applications.

From Nature • Mar. 2, 2017

Heuristic based bidirectional best hit analysis was performed to identify 21,342 conserved genes within the 694,300 genes annotated across the 234 sequenced genomes.

From Nature • May 3, 2016

He recently wrote an article about the Family Heuristic, the bias to be kinder to known family.

From Time • Jun. 4, 2015

The Global Family Tree tricks humans into applying the Family Heuristic to all people.

From Time • Jun. 4, 2015

Among the indispensable instruments of Heuristic must thus be reckoned bibliographical repertories of historical literature, as well as repertories of catalogues of original documents.

From Introduction to the Study of History by Berry, George Godfrey




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