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Recent Examples of approximation
This cleaved, by amazing coincidence, into a close approximation of what most everyone thinks is the only format left to try — the U.S. versus The World.
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Some galaxies are too far away or too faint to be measured via this approximation technique, and the light from stars at a galaxy’s diffuse outskirts is easily overlooked.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Many wouldn’t even call an LLM a knowledge base because, by definition, a model is an approximation, not an exact replica.
—Victor Shilo, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The Dodgers would welcome a return to even an approximation of that effectiveness.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Some galaxies are too far away or too faint to be measured via this approximation technique, and the light from stars at a galaxy’s diffuse outskirts is easily overlooked.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
Many wouldn’t even call an LLM a knowledge base because, by definition, a model is an approximation, not an exact replica.
—Victor Shilo, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The Dodgers would welcome a return to even an approximation of that effectiveness.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximation
Noun
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The most coveted kit will be reserved for Flagship first class passengers, who will receive a mini version of Blackwood’s viral Portmore bag, made of denim with a wrap-around zipper.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Half the allocation is expected to be bundles with Mario Kart World included, while the other half will be standard versions of the console.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But my impression is that my biggest problems with this season, from the killing of Joel to the single-minded vengeance arc, are all downstream of story decisions made years ago during the development of The Last of Us Part 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Formed in 2021, Forever Balboa Park is the reincarnation of two now-defunct park groups, the Balboa Park Conservancy and the Friends of Balboa Park.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Papa Joe’s Waterfront — a recent reincarnation of its original 1938 location — flaunts a stunning waterfront perch that also begs a sunset celebration.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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“Approximation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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