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
The difference between the right word and the almost right
word is the difference between lightning and a lightning
bug.