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Approximation vs Overapproximation - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between approximation and overapproximation

is that approximation is the act, process or result of approximating while overapproximation is an approximation that is higher than the true value.

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 ----

    overapproximation

    English

    Alternative forms

    *over-approximation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An approximation that is higher than the true value.

    • Antonyms

    * underapproximation