approximation, n.
(approximations)
freq. cnt. 4
(approximations)
freq. cnt. 4
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
approximation estimate estimation idea
sample sentences
"an estimate of what it would cost""a rough idea how long it would take"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
approximation
semantic pointers
hypernym
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
<noun.act>
approximation bringing close together
semantic pointers
hypernym
an imprecise or incomplete account
<noun.communication>
approximation
sample sentences
"newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"
semantic pointers
hypernym