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approximation

[uh-prok-suh-mey-shuhn] / əˌprɒk səˈmeɪ ʃən /




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A behind-the-scenes teaser trailer boasts of expending 25 tons of propane to create a realistic approximation of dragon fire and setting a new world record for setting stunt performers on fire in a single take.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

While it’s unclear exactly how many people SpaceX employs across the U.S., that approximation from Shotwell implies that about a third of the company’s staff is based in Hawthorne.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

When the supply side is stable, that approximation works well enough.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"They're selecting from pre-recorded material or generating an approximation."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

I take down my hair and arrange it in an approximation of the rough braid that the girls in Balekin’s house wore.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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