clue-guided processing

noun

UK /kluː ˈɡaɪdɪd ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

US /klu ˈɡaɪdɪd ˈprɑsesɪŋ/

Using hints to help you understand something.

The detective used clue-guided processing to solve the mystery.

SYNONYMS

hint-based reasoning clue-driven analysis guided interpretation cue-assisted understanding

RELATED WORDS

clue hint guidance reasoning analysis

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A reading strategy where context clues help you figure out unknown words.

Teachers use clue-guided processing to help students guess word meanings.

3. A problem-solving method where hints narrow down possible answers.

The puzzle was solved through clue-guided processing.

4. In computing, using partial information to guide a search or decision.

The program relied on clue-guided processing to find the right file.