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approximation
has definitions from the fields of mathematics,psychology
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[ noun ] (mathematics,psychology) an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Synonyms Examples "an estimate of what it would cost" "a rough idea how long it would take" Used in print (Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)The measured brightness temperature is a good approximation to the brightness temperature at the center of the lunar disk because of the narrow antenna beam and because the temperature distribution over the central portion of the moon 's disk is nearly uniform . (Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)If they are not ellipsoids , the conclusions will be a reasonable approximation . (E. Gellhorn, "Prolegomena to a theory of the emotions"...)Although we are still far from a complete understanding of these problems , as a first approximation , it is suggested that alterations in the hypothalamic balance with consequent changes in the hypothalamic cortical discharges account_for major changes in behavior seen in various moods and states of emotions in man and beast under physiological circumstances , in experimental and clinical neurosis , and as the result of psychopharmacological agents . Related terms calculation guess overestimate underestimate guesstimate estimate |
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[ noun ] the quality of being similar (especially close in value)
Used in print (Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)It was true that they could be approximated , but would the Ozagenians understand these approximations ? Related terms |
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[ noun ] an imprecise or incomplete account
Examples "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events" Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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