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Meaning of 'approximation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Approximation [ n.]
- The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.
- An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.
- A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation.
- A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.

Meaning of 'approximation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . approximation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Example in sentence:
  • a rough idea how long it would take;
  • an estimate of what it would cost
Meaning (2):
- an imprecise or incomplete account
Example in sentence:
  • newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events

Nearby Words:

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