Approximation and Similarity

Approximation

Approximation noun - The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity).
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Synonyms for Approximation

Similarity is a synonym for approximation in closeness topic. In some cases you can use "Similarity" instead a noun "Approximation", when it comes to topics like agreement, semblance.

Similarity

Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.

Approximation is a synonym for similarity in agreement topic. You can use "Approximation" instead a noun "Similarity", if it concerns topics such as likeness.

Nearby Words: similar, similarly, similitude, simile

How words are described

close close approximation close similarity
real real approximation real similarity
vague vague approximation vague similarity
general general approximation general similarity
Other adjectives: possible, twisted, visual, phonetic, closest.
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