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a 'rule of thumb', that is a general but fallible common sense rule that, based on previous experience, is expected to work most of the time – but not a rigorous principle having a sound theoretical basis
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a 'rule of thumb', that is a general but fallible common sense rule that, based on previous experience, is expected to work most of the time – but not a rigorous principle having a sound theoretical basis