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approximation meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of approximation at MeaningMonkey.org. approximation meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.APPROXIMATION noun
Definition of approximation (noun)
- an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
- synonyms: estimate, estimation, idea
- the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
- an imprecise or incomplete account
- "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"
- the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
- synonyms: bringing close together
Source: Princeton University Wordnet