approximation
Pronunciation: /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The English word “approximation” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act, process or result of approximating, as
- An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
- The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.
- The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.
Etymology
From approximate + -ion.
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More English words
- approximated
- approximatedly
- approximately
- approximateness
- approximation algorithm
- approximation error
- approximation theory
- approximative
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