rapprochement — meaning in English
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English meaning
- approximation noun A rough estimate or figure that is close to, but not exactly, correct.
- rapprochement noun The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.
- reconciliation noun The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups who have been in conflict.
Senses
rapprochement is used for these senses in English:
- approximation (linguistics) The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.
- rapprochement The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.
- reconciliation (accounting) The process of comparing and resolving apparent differences between sets of accounting records, or between accounting records and bank statements, receipts, etc.