approximations

Meanings

• Noun

  A rough estimate or an approximation of a value, number, or quantity.

  - "The cost of the project is an approximation."
  - "The population of the city is an approximation."
  - "The time of arrival is an approximation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with approximations
approach , mopped , dope , scooped , hope

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Homophones

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1. Approximation (English) : A rough estimate or an approximation of a value, number, or quantity.
   

2. Approximate (English) : To come near or approach; to be close to; to be roughly similar.
   

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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 'draw near'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'approximation' is often used in mathematics, physics, engineering, and economics.

2. Approximations are used to simplify complex calculations or to estimate values that are difficult to measure exactly.

3. The accuracy of an approximation depends on the level of detail and the degree of error that is acceptable.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Rounding: Rounding is a method of approximating a value by rounding it off to the nearest whole number or to a specified number of decimal places.

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Culture

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Approximations have been used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and economics. In mathematics, approximations are used to find the value of irrational numbers or to calculate the value of complex expressions. In physics, approximations are used to simplify complex equations or to estimate the values of physical quantities. In engineering, approximations are used to design structures or to analyze systems. In economics, approximations are used to estimate market trends or to forecast future economic conditions.

How to Memorize "approximations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an approximate value as a number that is very close to the exact value, but not exactly the same.
   - Visualize approximations as estimates or guesses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'approximation' with the concept of 'estimate' or 'guess'.
   - Associate the word 'approximation' with the symbol '≈' which is used to represent an approximation in mathematics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Rough Approx Is Near' to remember the meaning of approximations.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Approx Is Close To' to remember the meaning of approximations.

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