signal-based thinking
noun phraseUK /ˈsɪɡnəl beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˈsɪɡnəl beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Thinking that uses signs or clues to figure things out.
Signal-based thinking helps a detective solve a mystery by noticing small clues.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of deciding by reading hints from the environment.
Animals use signal-based thinking to find food and avoid danger.
3. Reasoning that relies on warning signs or indicators.
Doctors use signal-based thinking to spot early symptoms of illness.
4. A method of problem-solving that starts from observable cues.
Engineers apply signal-based thinking when diagnosing a strange noise in a machine.