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approximate
[uh-prok-suh-mit, uh-prok-suh-meyt]
adjective
near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard.
nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct.
The approximate time was 10 o'clock.
near; close together.
very similar; nearly identical.
verb (used with object)
to come near to; approach closely to.
to approximate an ideal.
to estimate.
We approximated the distance at three miles.
to simulate; imitate closely.
The motions of the stars can be approximated in a planetarium.
to bring near.
verb (used without object)
to come near in position, character, amount, etc.
approximate
adjective
almost accurate or exact
inexact; rough; loose
only an approximate fit
much alike; almost the same
near; close together
verb
(usually foll by to) to come or bring near or close; be almost the same (as)
maths to find an expression for (some quantity) accurate to a specified degree See accurate
Other Word Forms
- approximately adverb
- ˈdz澱پ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of approximate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of approximate1
Example Sentences
About two weeks ago, the state wildlife department announced the release of an online map that shows the approximate location of GPS-collard wolves.
The data gives an approximate sense of the proportion of tariffs struck down and unaffected by the trade court's ruling.
“I have approximate answers and possible beliefs in different degrees of certainty about different things,” Feynman said in 1981, “but I'm not absolutely sure of anything.”
“I have approximate answers and possible beliefs in different degrees of certainty about different things,” Feynman said in 1981, “but I’m not absolutely sure of anything.”
He approximated his mentor, Scioscia, in managerial longevity but not in accomplishments.
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