noun
approximation
uh-prok-sih-MAY-shuhn
noun
1
A rough estimate or figure that is close to, but not exactly, correct.
"The number given is only an approximation, not an exact count."
"His painting is a loose approximation of the original photo."
How to Use Approximation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rough estimate rather than an exact figure or copy.
Common pairings
a rough approximation
close approximation
a good approximation of
Word Forms
approximations plural
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Etymology
From approximate plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.