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| 1. | [ noun ] (mathematics,psychology) an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | |
| Synonyms: | idea estimate estimation | |
| Examples: | "an estimate of what it would cost" "a rough idea how long it would take" |
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| Related terms: | calculation guess overestimate underestimate guesstimate estimate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the quality of being similar (especially close in value) | |
| Related terms: | similarity sort approach | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an imprecise or incomplete account | |
| Examples: | "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events" |
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| Related terms: | version | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue | |
| Synonyms: | bringing_close_together | |
| Related terms: | joining | |
| Similar spelling: |
approximative approximate approximately appreciation |
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