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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) rule of thumb
a general principle or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a scientific calculation.

2. rule of thumb
a rough, practical method of procedure.

Etymology: (1685–95)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) guidepost, guideline, rule of thumb
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

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