(computing) A method of finding a nearly optimal solution to an optimization problem that cannot be solved exactly within a reasonable time.

present participle of approximate

plural of approximation

The state or quality of being approximative.

Of, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.

(grammar) A grammatical construct that expresses approximation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of approximate

simple past tense and past participle of approximate

Calculated by approximation

plural of approximative