"approximand" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: approximands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} approximand (plural approximands)
  1. (mathematics) The solution to function, series, etc. that is to be approximated. Categories (topical): Mathematics Coordinate_terms: approximant, approximate, approximation
    Sense id: en-approximand-en-noun-tUV7GDqu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: mathematics, sciences

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