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approximation Synonyms

Another word for approximation

Choosing another word for approximation depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A value, figure, or result that is nearly, but not completely, accurate or exact.

Usage Example

"The contractor provided a rough estimate of the total renovation cost before the final blueprints were completed."

Strongest
estimate
estimation
Strong
ballpark figure
guesstimate
guess
Weak
reckoning

• noun (Context 2)

A thing that is similar to something else, though not an exact replica or equivalent.

Usage Example

"The historical film offers a close resemblance of nineteenth-century rural life."

Strong
resemblance
likeness
semblance
Weak
counterpart

• noun (Context 3)

The act or process of drawing nearer or bringing things close together, especially in anatomy or surgery.

Usage Example

"Careful convergence of the wound edges during suturing promotes faster healing and minimizes scarring."

Strong
convergence
approach
Weak
juxtaposition

Opposites of approximation

The opposite of approximation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

separation
exactitude
exactness
precision
divergence
accuracy
duplicate
replica
See all opposites of approximation

• Nearby Words

approvingly
approximate
approximately
approximation
apricot
aprium
apron

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Approximation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/approximation
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