non-algorithmic procedure

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non-algorithmic procedure - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  heuristic
  non-algorithmic procedure
  
     1. <programming> A rule of thumb, simplification, or educated
     guess that reduces or limits the search for solutions in
     domains that are difficult and poorly understood.  Unlike
     algorithms, heuristics do not guarantee optimal, or even
     feasible, solutions and are often used with no theoretical
     guarantee.
  
     2. <algorithm> approximation algorithm.
  
     (2001-04-12)