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approximation

a kind of true but not true simplification of something. Can be used to insult.
1. The approximation of pi is 3.14
2. The approximation of your mom is fat
by Fasteroid July 25, 2016
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Pi Approximation Day

An annual math event that is commemorated on 22nd July (22/7) among billions of people worldwide, who conventionally write their date in the DD/MM/YYYY format, compared to the millions of folks who celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14).
What is the ratio of the number of math students and teachers globally who celebrate Pi Approximation Day in July to the number of those who commemorate Pi Day in March every year.
by MathPlus July 23, 2021
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approximatively

A bastardisation of approximately and positively first used by people of marginal education. Even though those two words have different degrees of certitude, approximatively originally meant approximately but has since evolved to mean approximately with slightly more certitude, but not quite positively.
guy one: "How long will you be?"
guy two: "approximatively 15 minutes."
by Char H January 8, 2006
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acroximations

used to describe CROCS footwear or some facsimile thereof. cross between crocs + approximation
I SHAME YOU! i shame you for those acroximations. they MAY be comfortable and they MAY be practical but they are NOT cute and they are NOT sassy and they make cute feet look like giant plastic boats. FOR SHAME.

there is no way in hell i am paying $30 for some foam plastic shoes! i'll just pick up whatever acroximation is cheap at walmart
by jbxoilu May 3, 2007
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approximateostrich

Grammarly’s way of annoying you by changing am to approximateostrich.
Person 1: I approximateostrich so excited!
Person 2: What, the actual heck?
by Brolo McDolo November 22, 2023
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Approximative

Approximative refers to something that is not precisely accurate or exact but is close enough for practical purposes. It involves an estimation or an approach that provides a general idea or understanding without claiming absolute precision. In various contexts, an approximative measure or description conveys a sense of proximity or closeness to the actual value, allowing for a practical or workable representation without claiming complete precision or specificity.
Due to the approximative nature of health economics...

Bob, known for his approximative culinary skills, proudly declared, "I followed the recipe approximately, and voila – my dish is not just food; it's a gastronomic adventure in the general vicinity of deliciousness!"

As Sarah tried assembling the newly purchased furniture, she exclaimed, "I'm not sure if these are the exact right screws, but hey, it's an approximative construction! If it wobbles, it's just doing a quirky interpretative dance."
by heyyyiamjoey December 8, 2023
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approximateostrich

Time to type a letter a!
Grammarly: screw you take approximateostrich
by Brolo McDolo November 22, 2024
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