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approximation vs estimate vs estimation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximationnoun/əˌprɑːk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a number or answer that is close to the correct one but not exact | Goes with rough approximation | Example The figure of ten thousand is only a rough approximation. |
| estimatenoun/ˈes.tə.mət/ | Meaning a guess of a size, amount or cost based on the information you have | Goes with rough estimate | Example The builder gave us an estimate of two hundred million dong for the repairs. |
| estimationnoun/ˌes.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning your opinion or judgment of something; also the process of calculating a rough amount or value | Goes with in my estimation | Example In my estimation, the project needs at least three more months. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The official is lower than the real number.