approximation [approximations]◼◼◼(imprecise solution) noun [UK: ə.ˌprɒk.sɪ.ˈmeɪʃ.n̩] [US: ə.ˌprɑːk.sə.ˈmeɪʃ.n̩]I came to the result by approximations. = Je suis parvenu au résultat par approximations.
educated guess◼◻◻(guess based on experience or knowledge) noun