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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.
1. : the act or process of drawing together. 2. : the quality or state of being close or near. an approximation to the truth. an approximation of justice. 3. : something that is approximate. 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.
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.
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] .
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.
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 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.
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]
APPROXIMATION meaning: 1 : an amount, figure, etc., that is almost correct and is not intended to be exact an approximate amount, figure, etc.; 2 : something that is similar to something else usually + of or to.
An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same. 2. An approximation is a number, calculation, or position that is close to a correct number, time, or position, but is not exact.
