In mathematics|lang=en terms the difference between approximation and linearization
is that approximation is (mathematics) an imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose while linearization is (mathematics) a linear approximation of a non-linear system.
As nouns the difference between approximation and linearization
is that approximation is the act, process or result of approximating while linearization is the modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its input.
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
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linearization
English
Noun
(
wikipedia linearization)
(
en noun)
The modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its input
(mathematics) A linear approximation of a non-linear system
(biochemistry) The conversion of a looped DNA molecule into a linear one
Related terms
* linearize
