单词	approximative
释义	approximation noun ap·​prox·​i·​ma·​tion ə-ˌpräk-sə-ˈmā-shən  1 : the act or process of drawing together 2 : the quality or state of being close or near an approximation to the truth an approximation of justice 3 : something that is approximate especially : a mathematical quantity that is close in value to but not the same as a desired quantity approximative ə-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmā-tiv  adjective Example Sentences This isn't an exact figure but I think it's a good approximation of what the land is worth. The color of the paint isn't the exact same color as the vase, but it's a close approximation. Recent Examples on the Web To a good approximation, Saturday ended the annual long-day season. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 And The Gray Man has to contend with offering not its own unique set of thrills but an approximation of what Hollywood already provides. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The five-day isolation period reflects an approximation of when people are most likely to be infectious. Lena H. Sun, Joel Achenbach, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2022 As always, the anchor of the lineup will be Bourbon County Stout (14.4% alcohol), an approximation of the original created in 1992 — or perhaps 1994, or maybe 1995. Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 This is the scientific method, to ask this tricky question and find a way to get a good approximation to an answer to it. Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2022 His first challenge was to grow marine bacteria in lab conditions that are, at best, an approximation of those in the ocean. Stephanie Stone, Scientific American, 23 July 2022 Here’s more data from the same study, comparing the %tmax for the four workouts: The %tmax data gives a pretty good approximation of the APD data. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 8 June 2022 To date, potential regulators have defined crypto by comparing it to the closest approximation from the world of traditional finance. Matt Van Buskirk, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition approximation noun ap·​prox·​i·​ma·​tion ə-ˌpräk-sə-ˈmā-shən  1 : an estimate or figure that is not intended to be exact 2 : an act or the result of coming near or close The color isn't exactly the same, but it's a close approximation. approximative adjective as in approximate not precisely correct until we receive more information, the sales figures are only approximative Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance approximate inaccurate imprecise incorrect inexact erroneous flawed general misleading ballpark vague indefinite indistinct uncertain mistaken indeterminate loose undefined undetermined wrong specious squishy indefinable questionable distorted false faulty doubtful dubious mushy unsettled inconclusive fallacious off indecisive unsupported debatable invalidated disputable unsubstantiated unconfirmed Antonyms & Near Antonyms exact precise accurate certain correct incontestable positive valid indubitable unquestionable true dead sure sound veracious factual right decisive undeniable definite ultraprecise defined definable absolute dead-on indisputable irrefutable incontrovertible confirmed errorless unqualified validated determined clear-cut established substantiated supported corroborated See More
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