#scientific calculation

• Approximate — An etymological or bookish spelling variant for the verb 'a aproxima'; the act of determining a value, quantity, or result that is close to the real, exact, or rigorous one, without being perfectly identical. In numerical and structural computation, approximation is used to simplify complex equations and obtain quick practical solutions.
• Approximated — An etymological or bookish spelling variant for the word 'aproximat'; having been evaluated or determined in an estimated manner, not being perfectly exact or mathematically rigorous, but close enough to reality to be utilized for practical purposes. In a technical sense, it describes the state of a result or measurement whose value includes an acceptable tolerance according to industrial standards.