Approximation
Approximation noun - An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.
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Synonyms for Approximation
Guess and approximation are semantically related. in estimate topic. In some cases you can use "Guess" instead a noun "Approximation".
Guess
Guess noun - An estimate based on little or no information.
Approximation and guess are semantically related. You can use "Approximation" instead a noun "Guess".
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Related pairs
- surmise and approximation
- surmise and guess
- notion and approximation
- notion and guess
- impression and approximation
- impression and guess
- thought and approximation
- thought and guess
- idea and approximation
- idea and guess
- conjecture and approximation
- conjecture and guess
- estimate and approximation
- estimate and guess
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Both words in one sentence
- However, the Maori lyrics of "God Defend New Zealand" (the national anthem of guess where?) are a decent approximation of the English lyrics.
Source: What Song Was This Again? -
The Password is Always "Swordfish": Abigail's password is "VALLEYFORGE", which Ben is able to guess after Riley's word program produces a close approximation (the program failed to take into account multiple letter uses).
Source: Film / National Treasure
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