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The act, process or result of approximating. / (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.

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approximation

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/əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/

Noun

countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

近似：ある値に近づける行為、過程、あるいはその結果としての近似計算や近似値のこと。 / 概算：厳密ではなく大まかに求めた値や計算結果を意味する。

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Her approximation of the population size made it possible to allocate resources more efficiently.

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彼女による人口規模の概算により、資源をより効率的に配分することが可能になった。

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Sense（1）

The act, process or result of approximating.

At the back of the cupboard, you find your interview skirt, the one you bought when you had cash to purchase an approximation of the fashion spreads you mulled over in magazines.

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Sense（2）

(mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.

Sense（3）

(medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

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