approximation

A noun referring to a value, quantity, or statement that is nearly but not exactly correct, or the act of coming close to something in quality, quantity, or position.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее значение, количество или утверждение, которое является почти, но не совсем точным, или действие по приближению к чему-либо по качеству, количеству или положению.esSustantivo que designa un valor, cantidad o afirmación que es casi pero no del todo exacto, o la acción de acercarse a algo en calidad, cantidad o posición.frValeur, quantité ou énoncé qui est presque mais pas tout à fait exact, ou action de se rapprocher de quelque chose en qualité, quantité ou position.deSubstantiv, das einen Wert, eine Menge oder eine Aussage bezeichnet, die fast, aber nicht ganz genau ist, oder die Handlung, sich etwas in Qualität, Menge oder Lage anzunähern.ptSubstantivo que designa um valor, quantidade ou afirmação que é quase, mas não totalmente, exato; também o ato de se aproximar de algo em qualidade, quantidade ou posição.zh名词，表示接近但并非完全精确的数值、数量或说法，也指在质量、数量或位置上接近某事物的行为或过程。arاسم يدل على قيمة أو كمية أو قول يقترب من الدقة دون أن يكون مطابقًا تمامًا، أو على عملية الاقتراب من شيء ما في الكمية أو الكيف أو الصفة.

1. Rough calculation B2 formal

   An estimated value or figure that is close to the exact amount but not precise.

   • The engineer gave an approximation of the building's cost.
   • We can use an approximation to simplify the complex equation.
   • His approximation of the distance was within a few miles.

   ruПриблизительный расчётesCálculo aproximadofrApproximation (calcul grossier)deUngefähre BerechnungptCálculo aproximadozh近似值arحساب تقريبي

   المرادفات: conjectureestimateestimationguessguesstimate

   الأضداد: accuracyexactitudeexactnessprecision

2. Close resemblance C1 formal

   The quality of being nearly identical or very similar to something else.

   • The painting is a good approximation of the original masterpiece.
   • Her translation is only an approximation of the original text.
   • The model provides a close approximation of real-world conditions.

   ruПриближениеesaproximación (semejanza)frapproximation (ressemblance étroite)deAnnäherungptAproximaçãozh近似arالتقريب

   المرادفات: affinityclosenesslikenessnearnessresemblancesimilarity

   الأضداد: differencediscrepancydissimilaritydistinctiondivergence

3. Imprecise account C1 formal

   A description or report that is not exact or complete.

   • The witness gave only an approximation of what happened.
   • His story was an approximation, lacking many details.
   • The report is an approximation and should not be taken as fact.

   ruПриблизительное описаниеesAproximación imprecisafrCompte imprécisdeUngefähre BeschreibungptDescrição aproximadazh近似描述arوصف تقريبي

   المرادفات: estimategistguessoutlinesketch

4. Surgical joining C2 formal medical

   The act of bringing together the edges of tissue, especially during surgery.

   • The surgeon performed an approximation of the wound edges.
   • Proper tissue approximation is crucial for healing.
   • The approximation of the skin layers was done with fine sutures.

   ruСближениеesAproximación quirúrgicafrRapprochement chirurgicaldeAnnäherungptAproximaçãozh对合arتقريب الأنسجة

   المرادفات: appositionclosurejoining

• approximations plural form
• approximations' possessive plural form
• approximation's possessive singular form