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approximation
noun(ap-prox-i-ma-tion)an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
approximation
noun(ap-prox-i-ma-tion)the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
Synonyms: bringing close together,
approximation
noun(ap-prox-i-ma-tion)an imprecise or incomplete account
Examples:
Newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events.
approximation
noun(ap-prox-i-ma-tion)the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)