approximation

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In the Galacticoaster, for instance, riders will build a virtual approximation of a spaceship from a touchscreen, selecting options for wings, cannons and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

While the data does not specifically detail children per filer, it does show tax exemptions claimed, which is a pretty good approximation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

Using a publicly traded stock as a proxy for a privately held company provides only a rough approximation of the private firm’s worth.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Despite this complexity, a close approximation of its motion can be captured with a simple linear equation that uses only the launch speed and angle.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025

For a long time, this was sufficient justification for Friedmann’s assumption—as a rough approximation to the real universe.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking