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approximation
CEFRB2
/əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A number or result that is close but not exact.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe act, process or result of approximating, as
Examples
It's not the exact value, but rather an approximation.
Purity is at best an approximation.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Also pronounced
- /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.
The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.
More examples
In contextFor some loanwords borrowed from French into English, the standard English pronunciation is an approximation of the French, as with denoument.
At the back of the cupboard, you find your interview skirt, the one you bought when you had cash to purchase an approximation of the fashion spreads you mulled over in magazines.
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Origin
noun
From approximate + -ion.