Mathematics GCSE
Approximation
What Approximation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Approximation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A value sufficiently close to another value for the stated purpose, but not necessarily exactly equal to it.
Topics that use Approximation
- Number - Measures and accuracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- calculating with bounds
- compound measures
- Error interval
- error intervals
- Inverse operation
- Limits of accuracy
- Lower limit
- Problem solving in context
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