APPROXIMATION
Scrabble letter values: A1P3P3R1O1X8I1M3A1T1I1O1N1 = 26
Definition
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth. — synonyms: estimate, estimation, idea
- noun the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity).
- noun an imprecise or incomplete account.
- noun the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue. — synonyms: bringing_close_together
Examples
- “an estimate of what it would cost”
- “a rough idea how long it would take”
- “newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events”