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rule of thumb: Details

Extended reference for the word rule of thumb.

Synonyms

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Usage Examples

The usual rule of thumb says that to calculate when an investment will double, divide 70 by the interest rate.

I made a quick, rule-of-thumb estimate of the manhours required for the job.

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