Rule of thumb
Rule of thumb noun - A rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
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Synonyms for Rule of thumb
Type and rule of thumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Type" instead a noun phrase "Rule of thumb".
Type
Type noun - A number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common.
Rule of thumb and type are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rule of thumb" instead a noun "Type".
Both terms in one sentence
- As a rule of thumb, this type of English can be described as non-rhotic (no "postvocalic r") with American vowel pronunciation.
Source: International Pop Song English -
As a rule of thumb, never build an army consisting of a single unit type.
Source: Video Game / Battle Realms -
A general rule of thumb in Type Moon games is to always pick the most dangerous option when you're given one.
Source: Trial-and-Error Gameplay
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Type and Rule of thumb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rule_of_thumb/type
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