approximation

a rough calculation or guess of a number, amount, time, etc.

aproximación, estimación

• an approximation of sth

Collocations approximation of a number · approximation of time

• The project will take an approximation of six months to complete.

  El proyecto tomará una aproximación de seis meses para completarse.

a mathematical or scientific representation that is not exact but close enough to be useful.

representación, modelo aproximado

• an approximation of sth

Collocations approximation in mathematics · approximation in physics

• This is an approximation of the real situation.

  Esta es una representación aproximada de la situación real.

the state or fact of being similar to something else, but not exactly the same.

similitud, semejanza aproximada

• an approximation of sth

Collocations approximation to reality · approximation to truth

• The painting is an excellent approximation of the original.

  El cuadro es una excelente semejanza aproximada del original.