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    approximation

    US /əˌprɑksəˈmeʃən/

    ・

    UK /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/

    B2
    n.NounSomething that is similar, but not an exact copy
    This is only an approximation of what the building will really look like - it’s only a model

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    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • Newton's absolute time is only a good approximation, when speeds are low and when we can effectively

      Newton's absolute time is only a good approximation, when speeds are low and when we can effectively

    • Newton's absolute time is only a good approximation, when speeds are low and when we can effectively

      Newton's absolute time is only a good approximation, when speeds are low and when we can effectively

    B1

    Advanced Prepositions of Time: “throughout”, “ahead of”, “at around”, “out of”…

    19:25Advanced Prepositions of Time: “throughout”, “ahead of”, “at around”, “out of”…
    • Okay, yes, that was a tough one, because that could have been during the night, or, but remember we said apart when we talked about during, okay, and we said it's a part of a larger thing. When I talked about throughout, I said it can be to the end and maybe a bit before, a bit extra, a little bit extra. So, in this case, it was through the night, right? It went throughout the night and to the early morning, just a little bit extra. So, throughout is the correct answer here. What about number four? Josh is on his way home now. He should arrive around. Yeah, because this is should, right? We're looking at a modal here and it's like the right thing or kind of, so this modal tells us around, right? You should do something is like, it's the right thing to do. It doesn't mean you're going to do it, but it is the right thing to do. It's approximately, giving an approximation. In this case, when we said around, he should arrive. I think so. That's what he should do. Don't know. Maybe, maybe a little earlier, a little late. Through makes no sense here because you can't go through nine o'clock. You're not a car hitting a wall. Okay? And now finally, number five. The test was very difficult and I couldn't answer all of the questions. I, out of, ahead of time. What do you think? Sorry, time's up. What time now? I ran out of time. Ran out of. Remember? You have no more left. If you were ahead of time, that would be early, but you said it was very difficult and you couldn't answer. So clearly, you ran out of time. Cool? All right. So now we answer these questions and I hope to give you not just the answers to the questions, but the understanding that you have to look at context, showing you that different words can give you the word you want to use. Yeah?

      Okay, yes, that was a tough one, because that could have been during the night, or, but remember we said apart when we talked about during, okay, and we said it's a part of a larger thing. When I talked about throughout, I said it can be to the end and maybe a bit before, a bit extra, a little bit extra. So, in this case, it was through the night, right? It went throughout the night and to the early morning, just a little bit extra. So, throughout is the correct answer here. What about number four? Josh is on his way home now. He should arrive around. Yeah, because this is should, right? We're looking at a modal here and it's like the right thing or kind of, so this modal tells us around, right? You should do something is like, it's the right thing to do. It doesn't mean you're going to do it, but it is the right thing to do. It's approximately, giving an approximation. In this case, when we said around, he should arrive. I think so. That's what he should do. Don't know. Maybe, maybe a little earlier, a little late. Through makes no sense here because you can't go through nine o'clock. You're not a car hitting a wall. Okay? And now finally, number five. The test was very difficult and I couldn't answer all of the questions. I, out of, ahead of time. What do you think? Sorry, time's up. What time now? I ran out of time. Ran out of. Remember? You have no more left. If you were ahead of time, that would be early, but you said it was very difficult and you couldn't answer. So clearly, you ran out of time. Cool? All right. So now we answer these questions and I hope to give you not just the answers to the questions, but the understanding that you have to look at context, showing you that different words can give you the word you want to use. Yeah?

    • It's approximately, giving an approximation.

      It's approximately, giving an approximation.

    A2

    Andy Richter Remembers His First Meeting With Conan | Where Everybody Knows Your Name

    15:03Andy Richter Remembers His First Meeting With Conan | Where Everybody Knows Your Name
    • Yeah, like an approximation of Dave going out into the field and giving gift baskets to RCA executives or whatever.

      Yeah, like an approximation of Dave going out into the field and giving gift baskets to RCA executives or whatever.

    • Yeah, like an approximation of Dave going out into the field and giving, you know, gift baskets to RCA executives or whatever.

      Yeah, like an approximation of Dave going out into the field and giving, you know, gift baskets to RCA executives or whatever.

    A2

    The Ocean Is Deeper Than You Think. We Need Better Maps.

    13:22The Ocean Is Deeper Than You Think. We Need Better Maps.
    • You're looking at a pretty good approximation of what the shape of the seafloor is like,

      You're looking at a pretty good approximation of what the shape of the seafloor is like,

    • You're looking at a pretty good approximation of what the shape of the seafloor is like.

      You're looking at a pretty good approximation of what the shape of the seafloor is like.

    B1

    Are you drinking enough water ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:15Are you drinking enough water ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • A ballpark figure is a phrase meaning a number which is an acceptably accurate approximation.

      A ballpark figure is a phrase meaning a number which is an acceptably accurate approximation.

    • A ballpark figure is a phrase meaning a number which is an acceptably accurate approximation.

      A ballpark figure is a phrase meaning a number which is an acceptably accurate approximation.

    A2

    Lesson 1: Practical Deep Learning for Coders

    38:46Lesson 1: Practical Deep Learning for Coders
    • But the important thing about a neural network is that they are universal approximation machines.

      But the important thing about a neural network is that they are universal approximation machines.

    • But the important thing about a neural network is that they are universal approximation machines.

      But the important thing about a neural network is that they are universal approximation machines.

    A2

    The Most Successful People Explain Why a College Degree is USELESS

    11:26The Most Successful People Explain Why a College Degree is USELESS
    • Uh, to a first approximation, this has gone to pay for a trillion dollars' worth of lies about the value of the education people have received.

      Uh, to a first approximation, this has gone to pay for a trillion dollars' worth of lies about the value of the education people have received.

    • To first approximation this has gone to pay for a trillion Dollars Worth of lies about the value of The education People Have Received

      To first approximation this has gone to pay for a trillion Dollars Worth of lies about the value of The education People Have Received

    A2

    Logistic regression

    51:46Logistic regression
    • Use a more general approximation method such as the Metropeleser-Euro-Hastings algorithm.

      Use a more general approximation method such as the Metropeleser-Euro-Hastings algorithm.

    • Draw a Markov chain Monte Carlo sample from the exact posterior by using the independent Metropeleser-Euro-Hastings algorithm with heavy-tailed multivariate candidate distribution found by matching the mode and curvature at the mode of the normal approximation to the posterior and then using the Studente-Euro unregistered trademark st-shape with low degrees of freedom.

      Draw a Markov chain Monte Carlo sample from the exact posterior by using the independent Metropeleser-Euro-Hastings algorithm with heavy-tailed multivariate candidate distribution found by matching the mode and curvature at the mode of the normal approximation to the posterior and then using the Studente-Euro unregistered trademark st-shape with low degrees of freedom.

    B2

    Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: best smart glasses I’ve ever tried

    07:36Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: best smart glasses I’ve ever tried
    • And also the official B-roll that we've cut in is a decent approximation of what you'll see in the glasses themselves.

      And also the official B-roll that we've cut in is a decent approximation of what you'll see in the glasses themselves.

    • And also the official B-roll that we've cut in is a decent approximation of what you'll see in the glasses themselves.

      And also the official B-roll that we've cut in is a decent approximation of what you'll see in the glasses themselves.

    B1

    What’s New In Baking | Marmoset Toolbag 5

    13:10What’s New In Baking | Marmoset Toolbag 5
    • This will provide the closest approximation of the bevel in the normal map.

      This will provide the closest approximation of the bevel in the normal map.

    • This will provide the closest approximation of the bevel in the normal map.

      This will provide the closest approximation of the bevel in the normal map.

    B2