Approximate

Definition

Approximating means estimating or getting close to an unknown value without being completely precise. It involves finding an answer that is close enough for practical purposes.

Related terms

Riemann Sum:

A Riemann sum is an approximation technique used in calculus to estimate area under curves or definite integrals.

Linearization:

Linearization involves approximating non-linear functions with linear equations in order to simplify calculations.

Error Bound:

An error bound represents how much our approximation might deviate from the actual value we're trying to find. Calculating error bounds helps us measure the accuracy of our approximations.