approximation

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
close approximation8.2

an estimate that is very near the actual value

accurate approximation8.0

a very close and correct estimate

rough approximation7.8

a general and not exact estimate

good approximation7.5

a useful and fairly accurate estimate

reasonable approximation7.2

a sensible and logical estimate

nearest approximation7.0

the closest possible estimate

crude approximation6.5

a very basic and not detailed estimate

make an approximation7.6

to calculate or create an estimate, often when exact figures are unavailable

provide (sb with) an approximation7.1

to formally supply someone with an estimate

give (sb) an approximation6.8

to provide someone with an estimate