back-of-the-envelope calculation
rough calculation used to find the order of value of a variable rather then the exact value
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back-of-the-envelope calculation
Summary
back-of-the-envelope calculation is a heuristic[1]. It draws 101 Wikipedia views per month (heuristic category, ranking #5 of 8).[2]
Key Facts
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's image is recorded as Notes on a napkin.jpg[3].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's instance of is recorded as heuristic[4].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's subclass of is recorded as project management estimation[5].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's subclass of is recorded as calculation[6].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's subclass of is recorded as estimation[7].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's partially coincident with is recorded as scale analysis[8].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11b635jqj_[9].
- back-of-the-envelope calculation's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 199913220[10].
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Designation and Status
back-of-the-envelope calculation's instance of is recorded as heuristic[4].
Why It Matters
back-of-the-envelope calculation draws 101 Wikipedia views per month (heuristic category, ranking #5 of 8).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]