Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for approximation.
Definitions

approximation

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




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The final result is utterly unique to Blumberg and Fastvold, a period character study by way of trance and an experiential approximation of religious fervor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

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

That is a very crude approximation of the cost of some modern compliance rules.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

Jesper steered her toward the rail, where they could make an approximation of a promenade without getting in anyone’s way.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




Vocabulary lists containing approximation