noun
heuristic method
Computing term for a problem-solving approach that uses practical, experience-based techniques.
このアルゴリズムは発見的方法を用いて最適解を探索する。
This algorithm searches for the optimal solution using a heuristic method.
Compound of 発見 (discovery) + 的 (-like) + 方法 (method), likely a calque from English 'heuristic method'.