Approximated

Definition

To approximate means to find an estimation or close value for something without calculating it exactly. It provides a reasonable guess or approximation that is easier to work with.

Related terms

Riemann Sum:

An approximation method for finding the area under a curve by dividing it into smaller rectangles.

Taylor Series Expansion: A way to approximate complicated functions using polynomial terms.

Truncation Error: The difference between an exact value and its approximation due to cutting off or truncating terms in calculations.