word
Approximation
Uh-prah-ksuh-MAY-shuhn
/ʌˌprɑːksʌˈmeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
approximation
Dictionary meaning
The act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue.
Examples
- Newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events.
Synonyms: bringing close together
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