| 释义 |
to a first approximation to a first approximation (1)When one is doing certain numerical computations, anapproximate solution may be computed by any of severalheuristic methods, then refined to a final value. By usingthe starting point of a first approximation of the answer, onecan write an algorithm that converges more quickly to thecorrect result.to a first approximation (2)In jargon, a preface to any comment that indicates that thecomment is only approximately true. The remark "To a firstapproximation, I feel good" might indicate that deeperquestioning would reveal that not all is perfect (e.g. anagging cough still remains after an illness). |