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∙ 12y ago"Rule of Thumb" means a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
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The octet rule is a simple chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight...
Rule of thumb is 10' per storie.
There's a rule of thumb for "double your money" problems: Time = 70/interest rate, so in this case approx 7 years.
For a quick rule of thumb use a match book cover(approx. .020").
A rule of thumb is a broadly applicable guideline or principle based on practical experience rather than exact calculation. It is meant to provide a quick and easy way to estimate or make decisions without needing precise measurements or data.
"Rule of Thumb" means a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
It means something that is approximate, something that may be based on experience or general practice. The origin is the 15th Century when measurements were roughly made by using the thumb as a guide
The rule of thumb is not intended to be accurate or reliable for every given situation. When a person is doing something by the rule of thumb, they are taking an educated guess.
what does the phrase rule of thumb mean
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Perhaps you're thinking of the phrase, "rule of thumb".
Quick rule of thumb for diabetics: EVERYTHING can screw up your blood sugars one way or another. NEVER expect them to make sense.
A useful principle but not intended to be reliable in every situation. Meaning the situation applies to everything because long ago the rule of thumb meant 1 inch equals your top of your thumb, so thats the rule of thumb. Over the years it has taken a more figurative meaning.
The general rule of thumb is that you should be able to see the tires of the car in front of you touching the pavement.