Approximation|Definition Meaning - The Story of Mathematics An approximation means that the result is closer to the actual value but not equal An approximation can be made by either rounding off to the nearest 10 or 100 or rounding them to the nearest decimal place You can approximate a number if the value is very high or low
Approximation Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary APPROXIMATION meaning: 1 : an amount, figure, etc , that is almost correct and is not intended to be exact an approximate amount, figure, etc ; 2 : something that is similar to something else usually + of or to
APPROXIMATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same That is a fair approximation of the way in which the next boss is being chosen
Approximation Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math is Fun A result that is not exact, but close enough to be used Examples: • the cord measures 2 91, and you round it to "3", as that is good enough • the bus ride takes 57 minutes, and you say it is "a one hour bus ride" • 3 14 is an approximation of Pi (which is actually 3 14159265 etc)
approximation - WordReference. com Dictionary of English an amount or estimate that is almost correct but not exact: These numbers are just approximations the quality or state of being near or close: only an approximation of rational behavior See -prox- ap•prox•i•ma•tion (ə prok′sə mā′ shən), n