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approximation

/əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun5 syllables

Approximation means: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.

Synonyms for approximation5

noun, as in an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

estimate, estimation, idea

noun, as in the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

bringing close together

also used for approximation

coaptation

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What does approximation mean?4

noun

1

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth“an estimate of what it would cost”

2

the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

3

the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

4

an imprecise or incomplete account“newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with approximation?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for approximation, grouped by syllable

Approximation in a sentence

  • It's not the exact value, but rather an approximation.sundown
  • The value is only an approximation of the actual function value.althead
  • Purity is at best an approximation.halfb1t

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Forms of approximation

as a noun

plural
approximations