What is the meaning of Approximation?

The act, process or result of approximating, as:

  1. An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
  2. The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

    An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.

    The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.

    The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.

    approximation; an imprecise solution

    Source: wiktionary.org