Definition of approximation

• n. - The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.
• n. - An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.
• n. - A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation.
• n. - A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.
• n. - The act of approximating; a drawing, advancing or being near; approach; also, the result of approximating.
• n. - An approach to a correct estimate, calculation, or conception, or to a given quantity, quality, etc.
• n. - A continual approach or coming nearer to a result; as, to solve an equation by approximation.
• n. - A value that is nearly but not exactly correct.