heu·ris·tic 
/hjʊˈrɪstɪk/ adjective
/hjʊˈrɪstɪk/ adjective formal : using experience to learn and improve
▪ heuristic writing techniques ▪ heuristic methods ▪ heuristic computer programs
▪ heuristic writing techniques ▪ heuristic methods ▪ heuristic computer programs
— heuristic noun, plural heuristics [count]
▪ The program uses heuristics [=heuristic methods] to continually improve its performance.
▪ The program uses heuristics [=heuristic methods] to continually improve its performance.
