Associations to the word «Approximation»
Noun
- Constant
- Electron
- Derivation
- Inequality
- Complexity
- Mechanics
- Equilibrium
- Stirling
- Parameter
- Accuracy
- Variance
- Scattering
- Equivalence
- Planck
- Solution
- Lem
- Matrix
- Entropy
- Amplitude
- Constraint
- Error
- Function
- Correlation
- Propagation
- Routing
- Coloring
- Tensor
- Wavelength
- Estimation
- Generalization
- Programming
- Radius
- Simulation
- Newton
- Continuity
- Singularity
- Hilbert
- Diffusion
- Continuum
- Method
- Matrice
- Optic
- Deviation
- Conduction
- Vector
- Coupling
- Packing
- Assumption
- Allocation
- Regression
- Stability
- Steady
- Oscillator
- Variable
- Median
- Problem
- Kuhn
- Fraction
- Rectangle
- Simpler
- Scaling
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
APPROXIMATION, noun. The act, process or result of approximating.
APPROXIMATION, noun. (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
APPROXIMATION, noun. (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.
APPROXIMATION ALGORITHM, noun. (computing) A method of finding a nearly optimal solution to an optimization problem that cannot be solved exactly within a reasonable time.
Dictionary definition
APPROXIMATION, noun. An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take".
APPROXIMATION, noun. The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity).
APPROXIMATION, noun. An imprecise or incomplete account; "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.
Wise words
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