Lexic.us

Definition of Approximation

1. Noun. An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth. "A rough idea how long it would take"

2. Noun. The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity).

3. Noun. An imprecise or incomplete account. "Newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"

4. Noun. The act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue.

Definition of Approximation

1. n. The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.

Definition of Approximation

1. Noun. The act, process or result of approximating. ¹

2. Noun. (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose. ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Approximation

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Medical Definition of Approximation

1. 1. The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating. "The largest capacity and the most noble dispositions are but an approximation to the proper standard and true symmetry of human nature." (I. Taylor) 2. An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc. 3. A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation. A value that is nearly but not exactly correct. Origin: Cf. F. Approximation, LL. Approximatio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Approximation

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approximate range approximated approximately approximates approximating approximation approximation algorithm approximation suture approximations approximative

approximatively approximativeness approximator approximators apps appt appt. appts appui appuied

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