rule of thumb

noun

Meaning

A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
(usually hyphenated) Approximated, guesstimated.

Related words

guideline(English)guidepost(English)round number(English)empirical rule(English)approximative(English)approximation(English)rule(English)position(English)

Sources

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