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rough approximation
[/rʌf əˈprɒksɪmeɪʃn/]
noun
pl: rough approximations
aproximação grosseira
1.
a calculation or estimate that is not exact but gives a general idea of the actual value or quantity
At a rough approximation, the project will cost around $50,000.
Como uma aproximação grosseira, o projeto custará em torno de $50.000.
2.
an imprecise representation or description of something
This model is only a rough approximation of how the system actually works.
Este modelo é apenas uma aproximação grosseira de como o sistema realmente funciona.
NYC Slang
ballpark
Synonyms
rough estimate
ballpark figure
loose approximation
order of magnitude
educated guess
Antonyms
exact calculation
precise measurement
accurate figure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximação grosseira
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aproximação grosseira
common business and academic term
Portugal
aproximação grosseira
also used as 'cálculo aproximado' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the ballpark
give or take
roughly speaking
more or less
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