English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Approximation

Approximation (n.)

The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.

Approximation (n.)

An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.

Approximation (n.)

A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation.

Approximation (n.)

A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.