"Fermi problem" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Fermi problems [plural]
Etymology: Named after Enrico Fermi, known for his ability to deal with such problems. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Fermi problem (plural Fermi problems)
  1. (physics, engineering) Any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data. Wikipedia link: Enrico Fermi Categories (topical): Engineering, Physics Synonyms: Fermi question

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