close approximation

Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words

an estimate that is very near the actual value

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Examples (10)

  • The model provides a close approximation of the final product's design.
  • For most calculations, using 3.14 for pi is a close approximation.
  • The historical reenactment was a close approximation of the actual battle.
  • The builder's initial quote was a close approximation of the final cost.
  • His portrait is a remarkably close approximation of his father's appearance.
  • The translation gives a close approximation of the original poem's meaning.
  • The satellite map offers a close approximation of the terrain.
  • Although not exact, census data provides a close approximation of the population.
  • This software can generate a close approximation of a human voice.
  • Is this artist's sketch a close approximation of the suspect?