approximation

approximation has 8 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 13.

Definitions

• n.. The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.
• n.. An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.
• n.. A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation.
• n.. A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.
• n.. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
• n.. the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
• n.. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
• n.. an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"