- thumb-rule
- [ʹθʌmru:l] n
1. эмпирическое определение; приближённый метод2. эл. правило правой руки
Новый большой англо-русский словарь. 2001.
thumb-rule
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thumb rule — noun : rule of thumb … Useful english dictionary
rule — ► NOUN 1) a regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular sphere. 2) control or government: British rule. 3) a code of practice and discipline for a religious community. 4) (the rule) the normal or customary state of… … English terms dictionary
rule of thumb — means approximately … The small dictionary of idiomes
Rule of thirds (disambiguation) — Rule of thirds may refer to: *Rule of thirds (diving) *Rule of thirds, a photography rule of thumb *Rule of thirds (tidal current rate) … Wikipedia
thumb — 1 noun (C) 1 the part of your hand that is shaped like a thick short finger and helps you to hold things: a baby sucking its thumb 2 the part of a glove that fits over your thumb 3 be all (fingers and) thumbs informal to be unable to do things… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
thumb — thumb1 [θʌm] n ↑finger, ↑fingernail, ↑thumb [: Old English; Origin: thuma] 1.) the part of your hand that is shaped like a thick short finger and helps you to hold things ▪ a baby sucking its thumb ▪ She held the coin carefully between finger and … Dictionary of contemporary English
Rule of Three — may refer to: *Rule of three (medicine), judgement of likelihood of harm in drug trials. *Rule of three (Wiccan), a tenet of Wicca *Rule of three (mathematics), a computation method in mathematics *Rule of three (writing), a principle of writing… … Wikipedia
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 — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Rule of thumb es una expresión inglesa que designa un principio de amplia aplicación que no necesariamente es estrictamente preciso ni confiable en cada situación. Es un procedimiento de fácil aprendizaje y… … Wikipedia Español
rule of thumb — Rule of thumb means approximately. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A rule of thumb is a general rule which is a handy way of measuring or calculating something. As a rule of thumb, use one third vinegar and three thirds oil to make … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
