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Approximation, the Glossary

An approximation is anything that is intentionally similar but not exactly equal to something else.^[1]

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Alfred George Greenhill

Sir Alfred George Greenhill (29 November 1847 in London – 10 February 1927 in London), was a British mathematician.

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Approximation error

The approximation error in a data value is the discrepancy between an exact value and some approximation to it. Approximation and approximation error are numerical analysis.

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In mathematics, approximation theory is concerned with how functions can best be approximated with simpler functions, and with quantitatively characterizing the errors introduced thereby. Approximation and approximation theory are approximations and numerical analysis.

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Assimilation (phonology)

Assimilation is a sound change in which some phonemes (typically consonants or vowels) change to become more similar to other nearby sounds.

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Asymptotic analysis

In mathematical analysis, asymptotic analysis, also known as asymptotics, is a method of describing limiting behavior.

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Congruence relation

In abstract algebra, a congruence relation (or simply congruence) is an equivalence relation on an algebraic structure (such as a group, ring, or vector space) that is compatible with the structure in the sense that algebraic operations done with equivalent elements will yield equivalent elements. Approximation and congruence relation are equivalence (mathematics).

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Correspondence principle

In physics, a correspondence principle is any one of several premises or assertions about the relationship between classical and quantum mechanics.

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Diophantine approximation

In number theory, the study of Diophantine approximation deals with the approximation of real numbers by rational numbers. Approximation and Diophantine approximation are approximations.

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Directive (European Union)

A directive is a legal act of the European Union that requires member states to achieve particular goals without dictating how the member states achieve those goals.

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Double tilde

Double tilde (~~ or ≈) may refer to.

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Encyclopædia Britannica

The British Encyclopaedia is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia.

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Enlargement of the European Union

The European Union (EU) has expanded a number of times throughout its history by way of the accession of new member states to the Union.

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Equality (mathematics)

In mathematics, equality is a relationship between two quantities or, more generally, two mathematical expressions, asserting that the quantities have the same value, or that the expressions represent the same mathematical object. Approximation and equality (mathematics) are equivalence (mathematics).

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European Commission

The European Commission (EC) is the primary executive arm of the European Union (EU).

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European Union

The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe.

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Experiment

An experiment is a procedure carried out to support or refute a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.

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Figure of the Earth

In geodesy, the figure of the Earth is the size and shape used to model planet Earth.

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Function (mathematics)

In mathematics, a function from a set to a set assigns to each element of exactly one element of.

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Functional analysis

Functional analysis is a branch of mathematical analysis, the core of which is formed by the study of vector spaces endowed with some kind of limit-related structure (for example, inner product, norm, or topology) and the linear functions defined on these spaces and suitably respecting these structures.

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Gravity

In physics, gravity is a fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all things that have mass.

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History of science

The history of science covers the development of science from ancient times to the present.

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Information

Information is an abstract concept that refers to something which has the power to inform.

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Isomorphism

In mathematics, an isomorphism is a structure-preserving mapping between two structures of the same type that can be reversed by an inverse mapping. Approximation and isomorphism are equivalence (mathematics).

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Iteration

Iteration is the repetition of a process in order to generate a (possibly unbounded) sequence of outcomes.

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Japanese language

is the principal language of the Japonic language family spoken by the Japanese people.

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Korean language

Korean (South Korean: 한국어, Hangugeo; North Korean: 조선말, Chosŏnmal) is the native language for about 81 million people, mostly of Korean descent.

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LaTeX

LaTeX (or, often stylized with vertically offset letters) is a software system for typesetting documents.

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Latin

Latin (lingua Latina,, or Latinum) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages.

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Limit (mathematics)

In mathematics, a limit is the value that a function (or sequence) approaches as the input (or index) approaches some value.

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Logarithm

In mathematics, the logarithm is the inverse function to exponentiation.

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Measurement

Measurement is the quantification of attributes of an object or event, which can be used to compare with other objects or events.

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Member state of the European Union

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are party to the EU's founding treaties, and thereby subject to the privileges and obligations of membership.

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Number

A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.

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Numerical analysis

Numerical analysis is the study of algorithms that use numerical approximation (as opposed to symbolic manipulations) for the problems of mathematical analysis (as distinguished from discrete mathematics). Approximation and numerical analysis are approximations.

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Order of approximation

In science, engineering, and other quantitative disciplines, order of approximation refers to formal or informal expressions for how accurate an approximation is. Approximation and order of approximation are numerical analysis.

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Perturbation theory

In mathematics and applied mathematics, perturbation theory comprises methods for finding an approximate solution to a problem, by starting from the exact solution of a related, simpler problem.

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Philosophy of science

Philosophy of science is the branch of philosophy concerned with the foundations, methods, and implications of science.

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Physicist

A physicist is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics, which encompasses the interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe.

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Prefix

A prefix is an affix which is placed before the stem of a word.

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Proportionality (mathematics)

In mathematics, two sequences of numbers, often experimental data, are proportional or directly proportional if their corresponding elements have a constant ratio.

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Rational number

In mathematics, a rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, a numerator and a non-zero denominator.

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Real number

In mathematics, a real number is a number that can be used to measure a continuous one-dimensional quantity such as a distance, duration or temperature.

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Round-off error

In computing, a roundoff error, also called rounding error, is the difference between the result produced by a given algorithm using exact arithmetic and the result produced by the same algorithm using finite-precision, rounded arithmetic. Approximation and round-off error are numerical analysis.

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Scientific law

Scientific laws or laws of science are statements, based on repeated experiments or observations, that describe or predict a range of natural phenomena.

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Shape

A shape is a graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.

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Significant figures

Significant figures, also referred to as significant digits or sig figs, are specific digits within a number written in positional notation that carry both reliability and necessity in conveying a particular quantity. Approximation and significant figures are numerical analysis.

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Sphere

A sphere (from Greek) is a geometrical object that is a three-dimensional analogue to a two-dimensional circle.

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Taiwanese Mandarin

Taiwanese Mandarin, frequently referred to as Guoyu or Huayu, is the variety of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Taiwan.

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