Approximation and Precision

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Approximation noun - An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.

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Precision is an antonym for approximation.

Precision noun - The quality or state of being very accurate.

Usage example: the company that measures TV ratings prides itself on the precision of its calculations

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Approximation is an antonym for precision.

Nearby Words: precise, precisely, precis, precised, precising

good	good approximation	good precision
high	high approximation	high precision
exact	exact approximation	exact precision
better	better approximation	better precision
Other adjectives: perfect, complete, excellent.

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