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approximation

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Main Entry:
ap·prox·i·ma·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of approximation
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˌpräk-sə-ˈmā-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
15th century
1: the act or process of drawing together2: the quality or state of being close or near <an approximation to the truth> <an approximation of justice>3: something that is approximate ; especially : a mathematical quantity that is close in value to but not the same as a desired quantity
ap·prox·i·ma·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of approximative \-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmā-tiv\ adjective


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