approximation

Letters that make approximation

a, o, n, p, m, r, t, i, x are letters that make 'approximation'

Words within approximation

MA, MAT, ti, PR, ox, ma, at, XI, prox, Ro, mA, mat, on, pro, xi, Io, ion, Proxima, appro, At, Pr, Ti are words within 'approximation'


4 possible definitions for 'approximation'

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

Under this definition, approximation is a noun and has the following properties:

approximation as a type

'approximation' can be a type of similarity.


Approximation as "an imprecise or incomplete account"

Under this definition, approximation is a noun and has the following properties:

approximation as a type

'approximation' can be a type of version.

Example of approximation used within this context

"newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"


Approximation as "an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth"

Under this definition, approximation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

estimate, estimation, idea have the same meaning as 'approximation'

approximation as a type

'approximation' can be a type of calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning.

Types of approximation

guesstimate, overestimation, dead reckoning, shot, credit, scalage, credit rating, guess, guesswork, guessing, guestimate, overestimate, overrating, overreckoning, underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning are types of 'approximation'.

Derivatives of approximation

gauge, guess, judge, approximate, estimate are derivatives of 'approximation'.


Approximation as "the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue"

Under this definition, approximation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bringing close together has the same meaning as approximation

approximation as a type

'approximation' can be a type of joining, connection, connexion.



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