approximation

/ษ™หŒpษนษ’ksษชหˆmeษชสƒn/

IPA: /AH0 P R AA0 K S AH0 M EY1 SH AH0 N/

noun
  1. 1

    The act, process or result of approximating.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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