computation vs approximation

approximation vs computation

computation and approximation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
computation	Yes	No	No	No
approximation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, approximation is a hyponym of computation; that is, approximation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than computation:

computation: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

Other hyponyms of computation include extrapolation, interpolation, conversion, estimate, estimation, idea, derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative, integral.

computation (noun)	approximation (noun)
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods	the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities	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 computation and approximation

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