rule of thumb (20 synonym found)

Rule of thumb has 20 synonyms. The top synonyms for rule of thumb are trying, trial and error, testing, tentativeness, tentative method, research and development, R and D, pragmatism and 12 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for rule of thumb?

A common synonym for rule of thumb is trying. Other synonyms include trial and error, testing, tentativeness, tentative method.

How many synonyms does rule of thumb have?

Rule of thumb has 20 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does rule of thumb mean?

(n): a general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge Example: "the usual rule of thumb says that to calculate when

Definition of rule of thumb:

(n) : a general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge
"the usual rule of thumb says that to calculate when an investment will double, divide 72 by the interest rate."
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Definition of rule of thumb:

(n) : a general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge
"the usual rule of thumb says that to calculate when an investment will double, divide 72 by the interest rate."
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