Approximation Definition
ə-prŏksə-māshən
approximations
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
The act, process or result of approximating.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- circa
- nearness
- idea
- estimation
- estimate
- bringing close together
- rough idea
- conjecture
- approach
- likeness
- resemblance
Other Word Forms of Approximation
Noun
Singular:
approximationPlural:
approximations
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