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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: Approximation (0.01647 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to Approximation.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: approximation
approximation
n 1: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth;
“an estimate of what it would cost”;
“a rough idea how
long it would take” [syn:
estimate,
estimation,
idea]
2: the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in
quantity)
3: an imprecise or incomplete account;
“newspapers gave only an
approximation of the actual events”
4: the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the
cut edges of tissue [syn:
bringing close together]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Approximation
Approximation
\Ap*prox`i*ma"tion\ n. [Cf. F. approximation, LL.
approximatio.]
1. The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being
near; approach; also, the result of approximating.
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The largest capacity and the most noble dispositions
are but an approximation to the proper standard and
true symmetry of human nature. --I. Taylor.
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2. An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or
conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.
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3. (Math.)
(a) A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as,
to solve an equation by approximation.
(b) A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.
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