Meaning & use
approximation
A value, calculation, or description that is close to but not exactly accurate.
See it in a sentence
The contractor gave us an approximation of the total cost before the final quote.
Her guess of two hundred guests was a rough approximation of the actual turnout.
A note on using this word
Approximation is often paired with adjectives like rough, close, or reasonable to indicate how accurate the estimate is meant to be.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “approximation”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.