approximation
noun
- the act or state of approximating, or coming close
- an estimate, guess, or mathematical result that is approximately correct or close enough to exactness for a particular purpose
See approximation in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ə-prŏkˌsə-māˈshən)
noun- The act, process, or result of approximating.
- Mathematics An inexact result adequate for a given purpose.
Related Forms:
- ap·proxˈi·maˌtive (-māˌtĭv) adjective
- ap·proxˈi·maˌtive·ly adverb
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