"as near as makes no difference" meaning in All languages combined

See as near as makes no difference on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} as near as makes no difference (not comparable)
  1. Almost, nearly, the specified attribute, to the extent that the lack of attainment of the attribute does not matter. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: close enough for government work [adjective], near as damn it
    Sense id: en-as_near_as_makes_no_difference-en-adv-L1X24XS8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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