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to a first approximation
(foldoc) | to a first approximation
1. When one is doing certain numerical computations, an
approximate solution may be computed by any of several
heuristic methods, then refined to a final value. By using
the starting point of a first approximation of the answer, one
can write an algorithm that converges more quickly to the
correct result.
2. In jargon, a preface to any comment that indicates that the
comment is only approximately true. The remark "To a first
approximation, I feel good" might indicate that deeper
questioning would reveal that not all is perfect (e.g. a
nagging cough still remains after an illness).
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to a first approximation
(jargon) | to a first approximation
adj.
1. [techspeak] When one is doing certain numerical computations, an
approximate solution may be computed by any of several heuristic methods,
then refined to a final value. By using the starting point of a first
approximation of the answer, one can write an algorithm that converges more
quickly to the correct result.
2. In jargon, a preface to any comment that indicates that the comment is
only approximately true. The remark “To a first approximation, I feel good”
might indicate that deeper questioning would reveal that not all is perfect
(e.g., a nagging cough still remains after an illness).
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