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- 1. a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct: "these figures are only approximations" Similar
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APPROXIMATION definition: 1. a guess of a number that is not exact but that is close: 2. a guess of a number that is not…. Learn more.
especially : a mathematical quantity that is close in value to but not the same as a desired quantity. approximative. ə-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmā-tiv. adjective. Examples of approximation in a Sentence. This isn't an exact figure but I think it's a good approximation of what the land is worth.
Approximation definition: a guess or estimate. See examples of APPROXIMATION used in a sentence.
An approximation is a rough estimate or guess at something. When you write a budget for the month, you're making an approximation of how much you're going to spend. You can't be certain of the exact amount.
An approximation is anything that is intentionally similar but not exactly equal to something else. Etymology and usage. The word approximation is derived from Latin approximatus, from proximus meaning very near and the prefix ad- ( ad- before p becomes ap- by assimilation) meaning to. [1] .
an estimate of a number or an amount that is almost correct, but not exact. That's just an approximation, you understand. An approximation of the numbers expected to attend would be 350. This is the nearest approximation of cost that they can give us.
An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same. That is a fair approximation of the way in which the next boss is being chosen.
a guess of a number that is not exact but that is close: Could you give me a rough approximation of how many people will be coming? What he said bore no approximation whatsoever to the truth (= was not at all like the truth). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Guesses and assumptions. a shot in the dark idiom. assumption. bet.
n. 1. an inexact computation or result that still falls within the required limits of accuracy. 2. the quality or state of being near or close: an approximation to the facts. 3. the act of drawing together. [1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin]
noun. approximations. The act, process, or result of approximating. American Heritage. The act or state of approximating, or coming close. Webster's New World. An inexact result adequate for a given purpose. American Heritage. A calculation, assessment, etc. intended to be no more than approximately accurate; rough estimate. Webster's New World.
