Approximating means estimating or getting close to an unknown value without being completely precise. It involves finding an answer that is close enough for practical purposes.
Related terms
Riemann Sum: A Riemann sum is an approximation technique used in calculus to estimate area under curves or definite integrals.
Linearization: Linearization involves approximating non-linear functions with linear equations in order to simplify calculations.
Error Bound: An error bound represents how much our approximation might deviate from the actual value we're trying to find. Calculating error bounds helps us measure the accuracy of our approximations.