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guess vs approximation

approximation vs guess

guess and approximation both are nouns.

guess is a verb but approximation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guess Yes No Yes No
approximation Yes No No No
As nouns, approximation is a hypernym of guess; that is, approximation is a word with a broader meaning than guess:
  • guess: an estimate based on little or no information
  • approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Other hypernyms of guess include estimate, estimation, idea.
guess (noun) approximation (noun)
an estimate based on little or no information the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 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
guess (verb) approximation (verb)
expect, believe, or suppose
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
guess correctly; solve by guessing
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Difference between guess and approximation

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