approximation

• Valeur, 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.

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.

1. Rough calculationB2formal

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

   Approximation (calcul grossier)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconjectureestimateestimationguessguesstimate

   Antonymesaccuracyexactitudeexactnessprecision

2. Close resemblanceC1formal

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

   approximation (ressemblance étroite)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffinityclosenesslikenessnearnessresemblancesimilarity

   Antonymesdifferencediscrepancydissimilaritydistinctiondivergence

3. Imprecise accountC1formal

   A description or report that is not exact or complete.

   Compte imprécis

   • 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.

   Synonymesestimategistguessoutlinesketch

4. Surgical joiningC2formalmedical

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

   Rapprochement chirurgical

   • 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.

   Synonymesappositionclosurejoining