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n. the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

n. an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"

n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"

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conjecture

n. reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

projection

n. a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

contemplation, thoughtfulness, reflection, reflexion, meditation, rumination, musing

n. a calm lengthy intent consideration

study, cogitation

n. attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"

conviction, strong belief

n. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

feeling, impression, notion, belief

n. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"

persuasion, view, opinion, thought, sentiment

n. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

n. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion"

thinking, thought, cerebration, intellection, mentation

n. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"

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