approximation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən
• (UK) IPA^(key): /əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/
• (US) IPA^(key): /əˌpɹɑksɪˈmeɪʃn/

Noun

approximation (countable and uncountable, plural approximations)

1. The act, process or result of approximating.
2. (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
3. (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ap.ʁɔk.si.mas.jɔ̃/

Noun

approximation f (plural approximations)

1. approximation; an imprecise solution.

Further reading

• “approximation” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).