rule-based thinking
nounUK /ruːl beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ruːl beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Thinking that follows clear rules to decide what to do.
The robot uses rule-based thinking to find its way through the maze.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of solving problems by applying a fixed set of if-then rules.
The expert system relies on rule-based thinking to diagnose common illnesses.
3. Reasoning that follows strict guidelines rather than intuition or emotion.
In safety checks, rule-based thinking helps workers avoid mistakes.
4. A computer method where decisions come from programmed conditions.
The game's enemies move using rule-based thinking instead of learning.