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underapproximate

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To form an underapproximation of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

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

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

History

Etymology

From under- + approximate.