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The 10 pages that link to Heuristic, each with the reason it gives.

• AlgorithmCompared with: Unlike an exact algorithm, a heuristic may trade guarantees for speed or simplicity.

• Integer programmingCompared with: Heuristics trade proof of optimality for speed on difficult integer instances.

• Combinatorial optimizationCompared with: Heuristics trade proof of optimality for speed on difficult discrete instances.

• Approximation algorithmCompared with: Unlike approximation algorithms, heuristics need not provide a formal bound on solution quality.

• Mathematical optimizationCompared with: Heuristics trade proof of optimality for speed or simplicity.

• Concepts & principlesCompared with: Unlike strict principles, heuristics trade certainty for speed and flexibility.