(mathematics) An accurate approximation for factorials.

Used to indicate that a statement, though not necessarily entirely accurate or without exceptions, is good enough for basic or preliminary purposes; more or less; basically.

plural of approximation algorithm

(mathematics) A principle of asymptotic analysis that relies on the cancellation of sinusoids with rapidly varying phase.

Alternative spelling of underapproximate

Alternative spelling of overapproximate

simple past tense and past participle of under-approximate

(mathematics) The "best" approximation of a function by a rational function of given order. Under this technique, the approximant's power series agrees with the power series of the function it is approximating.

present participle of under-approximate

plural of Padé approximant