approximation

əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən
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Translation of approximation from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

estimation

act of estimating something
  • The approximation of the crowd's size took some time.La estimación del tamaño de la multitud tomó algún tiempo.
2.

similarity

similar but not exactly the same
  • The painting was an approximation of the original.La pintura era una aproximación del original.
3.

mathematics

imprecise solution adequate for a purpose
  • The approximation was sufficient for the math problem.La aproximación fue suficiente para el problema de matemáticas.
4.

linguistics

TECH.
near-simulation of pronunciation
TECH.
  • The approximation of the French word was noticeable.La aproximación de la palabra francesa era notable.
5.

medical

TECH.
bringing tissue edges together
TECH.
  • The surgeon performed an approximation of the wound edges.El cirujano realizó una aproximación de los bordes de la herida.
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Expressions with approximation: examples in English and translations in Spanish

aproximadamente
en una primera aproximación
At first approximation, the answer is about 50.
aproximadamente
To a first approximation, the project will take six months.

Synonyms and analogies of approximation in English

Examples of approximation in a sentence

  • An approximation of the total cost was given during the meeting.
  • Her accent was an approximation of a native speaker's.
  • The sketch was an approximation of the final design.
  • The engineer used an approximation for the initial design.
  • An approximation was made to estimate the project's cost.
  • Her approximation of the Spanish accent was impressive.

Translations of "approximation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
aproximaciónnf.

For small angles, the sine approximation can be very useful.

Para ángulos pequeños, la aproximación del seno puede ser muy útil.

I often bypass complex calculations by using a simple approximation technique.

A menudo evito cálculos complejos utilizando una técnica de aproximación simple.

acercamientonm.

Other proposals then relate to the approximation and harmonization of legislations.

Las demás propuestas se refieren al acercamiento y armonización de las legislaciones.

These pages are an approximation to such a lexical analysis.

Estas páginas son un acercamiento al análisis léxico.

estimaciónnf.

An approximation of how long nutritional support will be needed is critical, however, to determine the most appropriate delivery route.

No obstante, es crítico obtener una estimación de la duración del soporte nutricional para determinar la ruta de administración más adecuada.

It felt that a three-year base period would provide the most realistic approximation of the capacity to pay.

Por lo demás, estima que un período de base de tres años permitiría obtener una estimación más realista de la capacidad de pago.

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Other translations for approximation:

  • armonizaciónnf.
  • cercaníanf.
  • imitaciónnf.
  • cálculo aproximadonm.
  • simulaciónnf.
  • similitudnf.

approximation: Examples and translations in context

Over the years, I gained some approximation of their mastery.

Con los años, he adquirido una cierta aproximación a sus criterios.

They also look at two approximation algorithms in the same paper.

También se fijan en dos algoritmos de aproximación en el mismo papel.

Additionally, the authors calculate an approximation ratio for their algorithm.

Además, los autores calculan una relación de aproximación para su algoritmo.

For the achievement of a goal or an approximation to it.

Para la consecución de un objetivo o una aproximación a la misma.

Linearization, retaining the first term, is key to approximation.

Linearización, conservando el primer término, es clave para la aproximación.

That's what makes it start to be a good approximation.

Eso es lo que la hace empieza a ser una buena aproximación.

Computerized translations are sometimes only an approximation of the original content.

Las traducciones computarizadas a veces son solamente una aproximación del contenido original.

Jaundice is a diagnostic approximation that combines different signs and symptoms.

El síndrome ictérico es una aproximación diagnóstica que reúne distintos signos y síntomas.

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at first approximation
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