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overapproximate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To form an overapproximation of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • This algorithm will always overapproximate the number of possible paths.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overreckon, overstate, overapproximate, overestimate, overhold, overrate, overthink

Antonyms: underapproximate, misunderestimate, sell short, underestimate, underguess, underjudge, underrate, underreckon, understate

History

Etymology

From over- + approximate.