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   approximation

   /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct: "these figures are only approximations" Similar estimateestimationguessconjecturerough calculationrough ideasurmiseguessworkinformal:guesstimateballpark figuresemblanceoutward appearancelikenessresemblancesimilaritycorrespondencecomparison
   • ▪ a thing that is similar to something else, but is not exactly the same: "the band smashed up their equipment in an approximation of rock star behaviour" Similar semblanceoutward appearancelikenessresemblancesimilaritycorrespondencecomparison

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROXIMATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPROXIMATION definition: 1. a guess of a number that is not exact but that is close: 2. a guess of a number that is not…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › approximationAPPROXIMATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Approximation definition: a guess or estimate. See examples of APPROXIMATION used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › approximationApproximation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPPROXIMATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   APPROXIMATION meaning: 1. a guess of a number that is not exact but that is close: 2. a guess of a number that is not…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › approximationApproximation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An approximation is a rough estimate or guess at something. When you write a budget for the month, you're making an approximation of how much you're going to spend. You can't be certain of the exact amount.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPROXIMATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › approximationapproximation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   an estimate of a number or an amount that is almost correct, but not exact. That's just an approximation, you understand. An approximation of the numbers expected to attend would be 350. This is the nearest approximation of cost that they can give us.