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exact approximation

[/ɪɡˈzækt ˌæprəksɪˈmeɪʃən/]
nounpl: exact approximations
aproximação exata
1. A mathematical or computational method that produces a result very close to or equal to the true value, often used in numerical analysis and scientific computing
The algorithm uses an exact approximation technique to minimize computational error.
O algoritmo utiliza uma técnica de aproximação exata para minimizar o erro computacional.
2. A paradoxical term referring to a close estimate that approaches the precise value with minimal or negligible error
Through iterative methods, we achieved an exact approximation of the integral.
Através de métodos iterativos, conseguimos uma aproximação exata da integral.
Synonyms
precise approximationclose estimatenear-exact solutionhigh-precision approximation
Antonyms
rough approximationcrude estimateloose approximationinaccurate approximation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximação exata
Standard term used in mathematics and engineering contexts
Portugal
aproximação exata
Equivalent term with same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

close to the mark
ballpark figure
order of magnitude
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