rule-based solving

noun

UK /ˈruːl beɪst ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

US /ˈruːl beɪst ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/

Solving a problem by following a set of clear rules.

The robot used rule-based solving to find its way through the maze.

SYNONYMS

rule-driven solving rule-guided solving procedural solving step-by-step solving

RELATED WORDS

algorithm logic rules procedure instructions

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer method that uses fixed if-then rules to make choices.

The game's enemy used rule-based solving to decide when to chase the player.

3. Figuring out an answer by checking each rule one by one.

She tried rule-based solving to sort the shapes into the right boxes.

4. A way of thinking that depends on set guidelines instead of guessing.

Rule-based solving helped the team finish the puzzle without arguing.