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approximation

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/əˌprɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · ap-prox-i-ma-tion

a value or amount that is nearly but not exactly correct.

Meanings

nounformal

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

estimateapproximationrough calculationتخمینہتقریبتقدیر

Antonyms

exactnessaccuracyprecisionدرستیسچائییقینییت

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.

Easily Confused With

assumption:An assumption is something taken for granted without proof, whereas approximation is a near value or estimate.

Word Family

approximate
verbنزدیک ہونا
approximately
adverbتقریباً

See Also

💡 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.