rule of thumb method
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Rule of thumb — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rule o' thumb — rule of thumb or rule o thumb, 1. a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific knowledge: »The practical men believed that the idol whom they worship rule of thumb has been the source of the past prosperity, and will suffice… … Useful english dictionary
rule of thumb — n. [from the method of measuring by the thumb] 1. a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific knowledge 2. any method of estimating that is practical though not precise … English World dictionary
rule of thumb — rule′ of thumb′ n. 1) a general principle or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a scientific calculation 2) a rough, practical method of procedure • Etymology: 1685–95 … From formal English to slang
rule of thumb — {n. phr.} A simple and practical method that has proven successful or useful in the past. * /It is a very good rule of thumb to look up all unfamiliar words in a good dictionary./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rule of thumb — {n. phr.} A simple and practical method that has proven successful or useful in the past. * /It is a very good rule of thumb to look up all unfamiliar words in a good dictionary./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rule\ of\ thumb — n. phr. A simple and practical method that has proven successful or useful in the past. It is a very good rule of thumb to look up all unfamiliar words in a good dictionary … Словарь американских идиом
rule of thumb — noun 1. a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific knowledge. 2. a rough, practical method of procedure. {? from the length of the first joint of the thumb being about an inch and being used as a rough unit of measure} …
rule of thumb — 1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate. 2. a rough, practical method of procedure. [1685 95] * * * … Universalium
rule of thumb — Synonyms and related words: R and D, control, control experiment, controlled experiment, cut and try, empiricism, experiment, experimental design, experimental method, experimental proof, experimentalism, experimentation, hit and miss, noble… … Moby Thesaurus
rule of thumb — Date: 1692 1. a method of procedure based on experience and common sense 2. a general principle regarded as roughly correct but not intended to be scientifically accurate … New Collegiate Dictionary
