Meanings
nounapproximation error (countable and uncountable, plural approximation errors)
plural approximation errors
- countableuncountablemathematicsThe discrepancy between an exact value and some approximation to it.
Translations
Esperanto ekarto, ekartoj
- ekartomathematical concept
- ekartojmathematical concept
Polish błąd przybliżenia
- błąd przybliżeniamathematical concept
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approximation error. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/approximation%20error
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“approximation error.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/approximation%20error. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
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