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Tech/Engineering - Computers: Software / Media & Advertising | | English term or phrase: Heuristic | | a way to measure a user's unique identity. This measure uses deduction or inference based on a rule or algorithm which is valid for that server. For example, the combination of IP address and user agent can be used to identify a user in some cases. If a server receives a new request from the same client within 30 minutes, it is inferred that a new request comes from the same user and the time since the last page request was spent viewing the last page. Also referred to as an inference |
| | | اكتشافي تجريبي | Explanation:
The definition accompanying the question is misleading. Here are three definitions:
1. American Heritage Dictionary:
"Relating to or using a problem-solving technique in which the most appropriate solution of several found by alternative methods is selected at successive stages of a program for use in the next step of the program."
2. Computer Desktop Encyclopedia:
"A method of problem solving using exploration and trial and error methods. Heuristic program design provides a framework for solving the problem in contrast with a fixed set of rules (algorithmic) that cannot vary."
3. Wothless Word of the Day:
"of or relating to exploratory problem-solving methods that utilize self-educating techniques to improve performance ."
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| Jan 2, 2006 - Changes made by Fuad Yahya: | | Field | Other => Tech/Engineering | | Field (specific) | (none) => Computers: Software |
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