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RULE OF THUMB
\ɹˈuːl ɒv θˈʌm], \ɹˈuːl ɒv θˈʌm], \ɹ_ˈuː_l ɒ_v θ_ˈʌ_m]\
Definitions of RULE OF THUMB
2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
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a
rule
or
principle
that
provides
guidance
to
appropriate
behavior
2006
- WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University
a
rule
or
principle
that
provides
guidance
to
appropriate
behavior
2011
- English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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