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?