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Approximation - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Approximation : (noun)
1: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth;
"an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how
long it would take" [syn: estimate, estimation, idea]
2: the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in
quantity)
3: an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an
approximation of the actual events"
4: the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the
cut edges of tissue [syn: bringing close together]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Approximation : \Ap*prox`i*ma"tion\ n. [Cf. F. approximation, LL.
approximatio.]
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. (Math.)
(a) A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as,
to solve an equation by approximation.
(b) A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Approximation |
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dbiello: bye copenhagen & #cop15, i hardly knew ye. mostly b/c i was trapped @ bella center. fairly certain it's Approximation of hell's 9th circle |
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davidj_raven: Everything you know is wrong. - Firesign Theatre Everything you know is wrong - but some of it is a useful Approximation! #quote |
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Approximation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q3JWoV_k4o this is why I am so happy that I will have this game on xmas. Love this soundtrack. |
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