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approximation

/əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण अप्रॉक्सिमेशन

सन्निकटन, अनुमानित मान

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    an estimate of a number or an amount that is almost correct but not exact

    सन्निकटन, अनुमानित मान

    • 22/7 is only an approximation of the value of pi.
    • These figures are a rough approximation.

    Synonyms estimate guess rough calculation ballpark figure

  2. 2

    [C] ~ (to sth)

    a thing that is similar to something else, but is not exactly the same

    (किसी चीज़ से) मिलती-जुलती चीज़, निकटतम रूप

    • The film is a fair approximation to the novel.

    Synonyms likeness semblance resemblance

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approximate adjectiveapproximate verbapproximately adverb