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BY RULE OF THUMB
\ba͡ɪ ɹˈuːl ɒv θˈʌm], \baɪ ɹˈuːl ɒv θˈʌm], \b_aɪ ɹ_ˈuː_l ɒ_v θ_ˈʌ_m]\
Definitions of BY RULE OF THUMB
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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In
a
rough
and
ready
practical
manner
,
found
by
experience
to
be
convenient
.
1899
- The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons
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