approximation

As nouns the difference between proxy and approximation

is that proxy is an agent or substitute authorized to act for another person while approximation is the act, process or result of approximating.

As an adjective proxy

is used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

As a verb proxy

is to serve as a proxy for.

As a verb precise

is .

As a noun approximation is

the act, process or result of approximating.

As nouns the difference between approximation and similarity

is that approximation is the act, process or result of approximating while similarity is closeness of appearance to something else.

As nouns the difference between approach and approximation

is that approach is the act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near while approximation is the act, process or result of approximating.

As a verb approach

is to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

Hint is a related term of approximation.

As nouns the difference between hint and approximation

is that hint is a clue while approximation is the act, process or result of approximating.

As a verb hint

is to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

Inkling is a related term of approximation.

As nouns the difference between inkling and approximation

is that inkling is a slight suspicion or hint while approximation is the act, process or result of approximating.

As a verb inkling

is .

Intimation is a related term of approximation.

As nouns the difference between intimation and approximation

is that intimation is the act of intimating; also, the thing intimated while approximation is the act, process or result of approximating.

As a noun approximation

is the act, process or result of approximating.

As an adverb approximately is

imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

Approximation is a related term of suggestion.

As nouns the difference between approximation and suggestion

is that approximation is the act, process or result of approximating while suggestion is (countable) something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for ).