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numerical analysis

–noun
the branch of mathematics dealing with methods for obtaining approximate numerical solutions of mathematical problems.

Origin:
1925–30
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numerical analysis  
n.  The study of approximation techniques for solving mathematical problems, taking into account the extent of possible errors.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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