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Plural
approximations
1
an estimate or a rough calculation that is not exact but is considered sufficient for a particular purpose
- The scientist provided an approximation of the total cost.
- The map gives an approximation of the city's layout.
- His answer was not exact, but it was a good approximation.
- The engineer made an approximation of the building's height.
- Weather forecasts are based on approximations.
Synonyms:
2
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
3
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
Synonyms:
4
an imprecise or incomplete account