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- [uh-prok-suh-mey-shuh n]
- /əˌprɒk səˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /əˌprɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-prok-suh-mey-shuh n]
- /əˌprɒk səˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of approximation word
- countable noun approximation An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same. 3
- countable noun approximation An approximation is a number, calculation, or position that is close to a correct number, time, or position, but is not exact. 3
- noun approximation the process or result of making a rough calculation, estimate, or guess 3
- noun approximation an imprecise or unreliable record or version 3
- noun approximation an inexact number, relationship, or theory that is sufficiently accurate for a specific purpose 3
- noun approximation an estimate of the value of some quantity to a desired degree of accuracy 3
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Origin of approximation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English approximacioun (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin approximātiōn-, stem of approximātiō. See approximate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Approximation
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approximation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
approximation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for approximation
noun approximation
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- resemblance — the state or fact of resembling; similarity.
- nearness — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
Antonyms for approximation
noun approximation
- dissimilarity — unlikeness; difference.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
Top questions with approximation
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