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1. (n.) approximation
an inexact computation or result that still falls within the required limits of accuracy.
2. approximation
the quality or state of being near or close:
an approximation to the facts.
3. approximation
the act of drawing together.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME (< MF) < ML)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) estimate, estimation, approximation, idea
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
"an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
2. (noun) approximation
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
3. (noun) approximation
an imprecise or incomplete account
"newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"
4. (noun) approximation, bringing close together
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Approximation
the act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating
2. (noun) Approximation
an approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc
3. (noun) Approximation
a continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation
4. (noun) Approximation
a value that is nearly but not exactly correct
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