approximation
intermediateB2/əˌprɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · ap-prox-i-ma-tion
a value or amount that is nearly but not exactly correct.
Meanings
a value or amount that is nearly but not exactly correct.
ایک قدر یا مقدار جو قریب قریب صحیح ہوتی ہے لیکن بالکل درست نہیں ہوتی۔
نزدیکی
nazdiki
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- mathematical approximation
- close approximation
- use an approximation
Example Sentences
The approximation of the numbers was necessary for the calculations.
اعداد کی نزدیکی حسابات کے لئے ضروری تھی۔
A'daad ki nazdeekhi hesaabat ke liye zaroori thi.
In mathematics, we often use approximation to simplify complex problems.
ریاضی میں، ہم اکثر پیچیدہ مسائل کو آسان بنانے کے لئے نزدیکی استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
Riyaazi mein, hum aksar paicheedah masail ko aasaan banane ke liye nazdeeki istemal karte hain.
An approximation may help to understand the underlying concept better.
ایک نزدیکی بنیادی تصور کو بہتر طور پر سمجھنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔
Aik nazdeeki buniyadi tasawwur ko behtar tor par samajhne mein madad kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Approximate sounds like 'about right', think of it as getting close to the truth.
Imagine drawing a rough sketch of a circle, not perfect but close.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "approximatio" — a coming together
First known use: 15th century
The word 'approximation' has evolved from the Latin 'approximatio', meaning a coming closer to something, which has been integrated into English over time.