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ap·prox·i·ma·tion
approximation
pronunciation:
prak
s
meI
sh
n
part of speech:
noun
definition 1:
the act of approximating.
The figures were attained by approximation.
similar words:
approach
definition 2:
an estimate; guess.
Her approximation of the depth of the lake was quite close to the actual figure.
similar words:
idea
definition 3:
a mathematical or scientific result that is within acceptable limits of accuracy.
related words:
appraisal
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