La heurística
Example: La heurística facilita la toma de decisiones en situaciones complejas.
Definition
"Heuristics" are mental shortcuts or practical methods used to simplify decision-making and problem-solving, especially in complex situations where exhaustive analysis is impractical. They provide quick, efficient solutions but may sometimes lead to biases or errors.
Etymology
The word "heuristics" comes from the Greek word 'heuriskein,' meaning 'to find' or 'to discover.' It entered English through Latin and French, originally referring to the process of discovery or learning by trial and error. Did you know that the term gained prominence in psychology and computer science for describing problem-solving strategies?
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"La heurística" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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