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View usage for: (əprɒksɪmeɪʃən) Word forms: plural approximations1. countable nounAn approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same. That is a fair approximation of the way in which the next boss is being chosen. [+ of] [Also + to]Synonyms: likeness, approach, correspondence, resemblance More Synonyms of approximation 2. countable nounAn approximation is a number, calculation, or position that is close to a correct number, time, or position, but is not exact. Clearly that's an approximation, but my guess is there'll be a reasonable balance. Synonyms: guess, estimate, conjecture, estimation More Synonyms of approximation approximation in British English (əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən) noun1. the process or result of making a rough calculation, estimate, or guess he based his conclusion on his own approximation of the fuel consumption 2. an imprecise or unreliable record or version an approximation of what really happened 3. mathematics an inexact number, relationship, or theory that is sufficiently accurate for a specific purpose 4. mathematicsa. an estimate of the value of some quantity to a desired degree of accuracy b. an expression in simpler terms than a given expression which approximates to it approximation in American English (əˌprɑksəˈmeɪʃən) noun1. the act or state of approximating, or coming close 2. an estimate, guess, or mathematical result that is approximately correct or close enough to exactness for a particular purpose Examples of 'approximation' in a sentenceapproximation It is surely a good approximation.Note when the current yield is a good approximation of the yield to maturity.You can also make a fair approximation of both its juice and zest by mixing sweet orange with lemon or lime.This may be a fair approximation in periods of price stability such as the 1960s.This is a close approximation, a cheat recipe but tasty and extremely filling.The most consistent finding of modern science is that the existence of human beings is, to a rough approximation, impossible. In other languagesapproximation British English: approximation NOUN An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same. That is a fair approximation of the way in which the next boss is being chosen. - American English: approximation
- Brazilian Portuguese: aproximação
- Chinese: 近似物
- European Spanish: aproximación
- French: approximation
- German: Annäherung
- Italian: approssimazione
- Japanese: 近似
- Korean: 근사
- European Portuguese: aproximação
- Latin American Spanish: aproximación
That's a fair approximation of the way the next boss will be chosen. That's an approximation, but my guess is there'll be a reasonable balance. Synonyms rough idea rough calculation ballpark figure (informal) ballpark estimate (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition an approximation the nearest approach to an apology we have so far heard Synonyms approximation, likeness, semblanceDefinition a guess Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact. Synonyms guess, theory, fancy, notion, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, inference, presumption, surmise, theorizing, guesswork, supposition, shot in the dark, guesstimate (informal) Definition an approximate calculation This figure is five times the original estimate. Synonyms approximate calculation, guess, reckoning, assessment, judgment, evaluation, valuation, appraisal, educated guess, guesstimate (informal), rough calculation, ballpark figure (informal), approximate cost, approximate price, appraisement Nearby words ofapproximation - approximate
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