to a first approximation

English

Etymology

Originally from the scientific concept of order of approximation.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Prepositional phrase

to a first approximation

  1. Used to indicate that a statement, though not necessarily entirely accurate or without exceptions, is good enough for basic or preliminary purposes; more or less; basically.
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