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. Shawn Engbrecht:

   The first rule of thumb like when you are collecting art, if you have to ask how much it is you probably can’t afford it, most of our junior level folks, first assignment out they are clearing approximately $20K a month.

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. Tom Greenfield:

   Never binge drinking and drinking small amounts when drinking – with meals – is a good rule of thumb.

4. Omer Yasin:

   The rule of thumb is three minutes without oxygen, three days without water, three weeks without food.

5. Jenna Drenten:

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