Approximation — synonyms, definition

1. approximation (Noun)

affinity analogue analogy bringing close together closeness concurrence contiguity counterpart equal equivalent estimate estimation idea intimacy kinship match mate nearness peer propinquity • • •

approximation (Noun) — An approximate calculation of quantity, degree or worth. ex. "an approximation of what it would cost"

approximation (Noun) — The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity).

approximation (Noun) — An imprecise or incomplete account. ex. "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"

approximation (Noun) — The act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue.

calculation computation connection connexion figuring joining reckoning similarity version credit credit rating dead reckoning educated guess guess guessing guesstimate guesswork guestimate overestimate overestimation overrating overreckoning scalage shot underestimate underestimation underrating underreckoning