approximation

Meanings

• Noun

  An estimate or an approximate calculation of a value, number, quantity, or result.

  - "The scientist's approximation of the solution was close enough for practical purposes."
  - "The budget for the project was an approximation."
  - "The distance between the stars is an astronomical approximation."

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Rhymes

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approximation , station , relation , vacation , communication

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Variants

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approximation , approximations , approximative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'approximatio' meaning 'approach' or 'drawing near'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'approximation' is used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, engineering, and finance.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'approximation' in English was in the 15th century.

3. Approximation is an essential concept in data science and machine learning, where models are trained on approximate data.

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Related Concepts

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1. Error: The difference between an approximation and the exact value is called error.

2. Estimate: An approximation is a type of estimate.

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Culture

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Approximation is a common concept in mathematics, physics, and engineering, where exact solutions may not be feasible or necessary.

How to Memorize "approximation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an approximation as a ballpark figure or a rough guess.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'estimate' or 'guess'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Approx is for Approximate' to remember the meaning.

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