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approximate
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close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise
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located close together
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very close in resemblance
to approximate
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to be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity, often with a rough estimation
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a surgical operation performed on the wrong part of the body
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to make a rough guess about quantities or time
Example
The approximate temperature outside is seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
The approximate weight of the package is five pounds.
The approximate height of the building is twenty meters.
The approximate distance to the nearest grocery store is two miles.
The approximate time it takes to commute to work is thirty minutes.