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underestimation vs approximation

approximation vs underestimation

underestimation and approximation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
underestimation Yes No No No
approximation Yes No No No
As nouns, approximation is a hypernym of underestimation; that is, approximation is a word with a broader meaning than underestimation:
  • underestimation: an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
  • approximation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Other hypernyms of underestimation include estimate, estimation, idea.
underestimation (noun) approximation (noun)
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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 underestimation and approximation

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