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heuristocrat 

An elite-level expert at using cognitive shortcuts to solve problems.
My doctor is an absolute heuristocrat when it comes to making accurate diagnoses.
heuristocrat by CdnKidsMD May 17, 2022

heuristic 

As an adjective, heuristic (pronounced from the Greek "heuriskein" meaning "to discover") pertains to the process of gaining knowledge or some desired result by intelligent guesswork rather than by following some preestablished formula. (Heuristic can be contrasted with algorithmic.)
a heuristic is a specific rule-of-thumb or argument derived from experience
heuristic by DL September 13, 2004

heuristic 

based on wild guesswork, and prone to error
That problem is too hard, let's just make a heuristic for it.
heuristic by glor8 August 5, 2016

Heuristic Algorithm 

A learning or discovering technique based on experience. Or, a way to try something new (like a new position), based on what you already know. If you know what I mean...
-"Sheila and I are going to go work out some serious Heuristic Algorithms tonight."

-"I find this solution to your Heuristic Algorithm really painful."

-"You should try Dave's Heuristic Algorithm! It's got some really intense solutions!"
Heuristic Algorithm by Exuat October 5, 2010

availability heuristic 

A type of heuristic (mental shortcut, as opposed to algorithm) that involves using the most mentally immediate information.

Alternatively, a shortcut in mate selection in which one chooses whoever happens to be available.
I fell prey to my availability heuristic in deciding which restaurant to go to. Subway again, I guess.
availability heuristic by Ebrbfureh September 4, 2016

Heuristical deliberation 

A condition in which bias consumes the minds capacity allowing reason to be confused in analytical process by ones belief.
Fighting the reason for vaccination mandates is a result of heuristical deliberation.