An estimate is something when we cannot figure out a certain value EXACTLY, we took our best educated guess.
In terms of Algebra, it is the orthogonal projection of a vector (whatever that means)
In Calculus, it's the Linearization Lemma where we can approximate a function around x = a with the tangent passing through (a, f(a))
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a Taylor polynomial approximate a function's behaviour (i.e. it's values"
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an Upper bound or lower bound of a sequence/function to approximate its convergence/limit if it exist.
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If you have the exact value, why do you need to estimate!
A point estimate is a single value (statistic) used to estimate a population value (parameter)true apex
The approximate value of something is an estimate.
You can get a home value estimate by hiring an appraiser to come place a value on your home. You can also use multiple webpages to place a value on your home.
I would estimate the value of 0.87 to be around 0.86999999...