approximately equal

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Anonymous says:

April 16, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Approximation: A representation of something that is not exact, but still close enough to be useful.

Equal: Having the same quantity, measure, or value as another.

In the end: A not exactly same value, or a more or less similarity between n somethings.

NOT AN OXYMORON, just another fake…

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Syrahl says:

August 23, 2012 at 6:48 am

In maths, approximately equal is a function of it’s own. One can simplify surds and the like to create approximately equal values.
Laura Kreitzer says:

November 21, 2013 at 10:34 am

Half the “oxymorons” on these lists aren’t oxymorons.

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