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adjective
- 1. close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact: "the approximate time of death"
verb
- 1. come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity: "a leasing agreement approximating to ownership"
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verb. ap· prox· i· mate ə-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmāt. approximated; approximating. transitive verb. 1. : to come near to or be close to (something) a reproduction that approximates the original. 2. a. : to bring near or close. b. : to bring (cut edges of tissue) together. intransitive verb.
APPROXIMATE definition: 1. not completely accurate but close: 2. to be almost the same as: 3. not completely accurate but…. Learn more.
Approximate definition: near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard.. See examples of APPROXIMATE used in a sentence.
An idea or description that is approximate is not intended to be precise or accurate, but to give some indication of what something is like. They did not have even an approximate idea what the Germans really wanted.
To approximate is to calculate the value of something based on informed knowledge. A computer program can approximate the value of a house based on square footage, number of rooms, year built, and other relevant factors.
us / əˈprɑːk.sə.mət / uk / əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət / Add to word list. B2. not completely accurate but close: The train's approximate time of arrival is 10:30. The approximate cost will be about $600. Can you give me an approximate idea of the numbers involved? Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Approximate Definition. ə-prŏksə-mĭt. approximated, approximates, approximating. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. Almost exact or correct. The approximate time of the accident. American Heritage. Near in position; close together. Webster's New World. Very similar; closely resembling.
Definition of approximate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'approximate' 1. An approximate number, time, or position is close to the correct number, time, or position, but is not exact. [...] 2. An idea or description that is approximate is not intended to be precise or accurate, but to give some indication of what something is like. [...] 3.
APPROXIMATE definition: 1. not completely accurate but close: 2. to be almost the same as something. Learn more.
