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approximation vs underrating

underrating vs approximation

approximation and underrating both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approximation Yes No No No
underrating Yes No No No
As nouns, underrating is a hyponym of approximation; that is, underrating is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approximation:
  • approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • underrating: an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
approximation (noun) underrating (noun)
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
an imprecise or incomplete account
Difference between approximation and underrating

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