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Precise vs Approximation - What's the difference?

precise | approximation |

As a verb precise

is .

As a noun approximation is

the act, process or result of approximating.

precise

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
  • *
  • (sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexact, imprecise * (consistent) inconsistent, varying

    Derived terms

    * prissy

    Anagrams

    * ----

    approximation

    English

    (wikipedia approximation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, process or result of approximating.
  • (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
  • (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

    • Derived terms

    * approximation problem * approximation property * approximation theory

    See also

    * interpolation ----