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Approximation - What does it mean?

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approximation

English

(wikipedia approximation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act, process or result of approximating.
  • (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
  • (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

    • Derived terms

    * approximation problem * approximation property * approximation theory

    See also

    * interpolation ----

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.