"Eureka step" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Eureka steps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Eureka step (plural Eureka steps)
  1. (computing, mathematics) A flash of insight that cracks a problem and paves the way to a solution. Categories (topical): Computing, Mathematics
    Sense id: en-Eureka_step-en-noun-dsXb6xbZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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