1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.
2. a rough, practical method of procedure.
[ 1685-95 ]
1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.
2. a rough, practical method of procedure.
[ 1685-95 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012