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    Aproximación (en. Approach)

    /apɾoksiˈmaθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of bringing something closer to a certain value or situation.
    The approximation of the results was very accurate.
    La aproximación de los resultados fue muy precisa.
    Estimation made when the exact value of something is not known.
    They made an approximation of the number of attendees at the event.
    Hicieron una aproximación del número de asistentes al evento.
    Concept in mathematics that refers to a value that is close to another.
    The approximation of Pi is used in many mathematical formulas.
    La aproximación de Pi se utiliza en muchas fórmulas matemáticas.

    Etymology

    The word 'approximation' comes from the Latin 'approximatio', which is the act of approximating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mathematical approximation
    Method used to obtain a value close to an exact value.
    aproximación matemática
    approximation of reality
    Attempt to accurately reflect a real situation.
    aproximación a la realidad

    Related Words

    approximate
    Bringing something to a certain value or place.
    aproximar
    accuracy
    Quality of being exact or precise.
    exactitud
    closeness
    Quality of being near or close to something.
    cercanía

    Slang Meanings

    rough approximation
    That is just a rough approximation of what it really costs.
    Esa es solo una aproximación burda a lo que realmente cuesta.
    quick approximation
    Make a quick approximation of the expenses before deciding.
    Haz una aproximación rápida del gasto antes de decidir.