noun🔗ShareApproximationThe act, process or result of approximating."The carpenter's initial measurement was just an approximation; he needed to measure more precisely to cut the wood correctly. "La mesure initiale du charpentier n'était qu'une approximation ; il devait mesurer plus précisément pour couper le bois correctement.mathscienceprocessnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApproximation, estimationAn imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose."The teacher used an approximation of the total cost to help the students understand the budget for the school trip. "Le professeur a utilisé une approximation du coût total pour aider les élèves à comprendre le budget du voyage scolaire.mathsciencetechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRapprochement, appositionThe act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured."The doctor performed the approximation of the wound edges, preparing them for stitching. "Le médecin a procédé au rapprochement des bords de la plaie, les préparant à la suture.medicineanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
