Definition of approximations

"approximations" in the noun sense

1. estimate, estimation, approximation, idea

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

"an estimate of what it would cost"

"a rough idea how long it would take"

2. approximation

the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

3. approximation

an imprecise or incomplete account

"newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"

4. approximation, bringing close together

the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

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approximations in Scrabble®

The word approximations is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 27

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APPROXIMATIONS
(279)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (62 words)

amritas, animist, appoint, armpits, artisan, artsman, aspirin, atonias, atropia, impairs, imparts, impasto, imports, imprint, mantrap, mantras, marinas, maroons, martian, martini, martins, matrons, monitor, moorpan, motions, oarsman, options, oration, parsnip, patinas, patrons, pianist, piarist, pixmaps, pompano, poromas, portion, postman, potions, primost, prompts, propman, prosoma, protons, rampant, rations, ripstop, sopaipa, soprano, spartan, sporont, stamina, tampons, tanapox, taproom, tarpans, timpani, toprims, topspin, torsion, triaxon, tsarina

 

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approximations in Words With Friends™

The word approximations is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 31

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APPROXIMATIONS
(495)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (62 words)

amritas, animist, appoint, armpits, artisan, artsman, aspirin, atonias, atropia, impairs, imparts, impasto, imports, imprint, mantrap, mantras, marinas, maroons, martian, martini, martins, matrons, monitor, moorpan, motions, oarsman, options, oration, parsnip, patinas, patrons, pianist, piarist, pixmaps, pompano, poromas, portion, postman, potions, primost, prompts, propman, prosoma, protons, rampant, rations, ripstop, sopaipa, soprano, spartan, sporont, stamina, tampons, tanapox, taproom, tarpans, timpani, toprims, topspin, torsion, triaxon, tsarina

 

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