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.

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Other Word Forms of Approximation

Noun

Singular:
approximation
Plural:
approximations

Approximation Sentence Examples

  • The approximation was mutual.

  • Equation (44) shows that as a first approximation.

  • The result is an approximation, for inequalities of the ground bounded by the two contours have not been considered.

  • From these we may take 17.5 as a fair approximation.

  • The approximation to square roots in Hero has been the subject of papers too numerous to mention.

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Words Starting With

AAPAPP

Words Ending With

NONION

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