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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.

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