Synonyms for rule of thumb
rule of thumb

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1. guidepost, guideline, rule of thumbnoun

   a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

   Synonyms:
   guideline, road map, guidepost, signpost

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1. Wedbush Securities:

   That figure is based upon our rule of thumb that free-to-play games typically generate around $10 per monthly active user per year.

2. Raj Dasgupta:

   Now you don't want to be a weirdo and start measuring your loved one's neck build at night, the rule of thumb is always going to be a collar size of greater than 17 inches( 43 centimeters) for a male, and greater than 16 inches( 40.6 centimeters) for a female will put you at a higher risk for sleep apnea.

3. Sean McQuay:

   A good rule of thumb is to wait six months to a year between card applications.

4. Alyssa Pike:

   The general rule of thumb for emergencies is to store at least one gallon of water per person or pet per day and to have a three-day supply handy. However, if you typically drink tap water or have some sort of filter, I wouldn't worry about buying copious amounts of water.

5. Jenna Drenten:

   Often fans use a simple rule of thumb: does this person seem like someone I’d want to be friends with?