a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct; an estimate
From Latin 'approximatus', past participle of 'approximare' meaning 'to come near to', from 'ad-' (to) + 'proximus' (nearest)
Approximation is all about getting close enough - it's the mathematical equivalent of 'in the ballpark' or 'close enough for government work'!
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