Collocations for approximation - noun
ADJECTIVE
accurate,
close,
good,
nearest,
reasonable
This is the nearest approximation of cost that they can give us.
This is the nearest approximation of cost that they can give us.
crude,
rough
This is only a crude approximation of the actual conditions in the area.
This is only a crude approximation of the actual conditions in the area.
VERB + approximation
make
We do not have the true figures so we will have to make some approximations.
We do not have the true figures so we will have to make some approximations.
give (sb),
provide (sb with)