approximations

Definition of approximationsnext
plural of approximation

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Noun
  • The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.
    Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to the fully electric lineup, BYD will also introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Great Tang built on its DM-i and DM-p powertrain systems.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What lasting impressions are our children taking from all these empty eyes staring at them?
    Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Featuring comedy legends and late-night insiders, this sharp, entertaining documentary reveals how presidential impressions became one of America’s most influential, and surprisingly powerful, forms of political storytelling.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Approximations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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