make an approximation
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to calculate or create an estimate, often when exact figures are unavailable
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- We don't have the true figures, so we'll have to make some approximations.
- Based on the initial data, we can make a rough approximation of the total cost.
- The engineers made an approximation of the material needed for the construction.
- In physics, you often have to make an approximation to simplify complex equations.
- Using this formula, you can make a good approximation of the result.
- Making an approximation is the first step before detailed calculations begin.
- If the exact measurements are not available, you will need to make an approximation.
- The financial analyst made a reasonable approximation of the company's future earnings.
- His job was to make an approximation of the potential market size.
- For the initial design phase, the architects had to make several approximations regarding space.