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Synonyms & Antonyms of approximation
as in version, reincarnation
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for approximation
- counterfeit,
- fake,
- forgery,
- knockoff,
- phony
- (also phoney),
- rip-off,
- rubber stamp,
- sham
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for approximation
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“Approximation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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