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/ɐpɹˈɒksɪmət/

Definition & Meaning of "approximate"in English

to approximate
01

to be similar to something in quality or nature

Transitive: to approximate sth
to approximate definition and meaning
example
Examples
Her skills approximate those of a professional artist.
The new model approximates the performance of the older version.
02

to make a rough guess about quantities or time

Transitive: to approximate an amount or value
to approximate definition and meaning
example
Examples
Can you approximate the cost of the repairs without detailed information?
She tried to approximate the distance between the two cities on the map.
approximate
01

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

approximate definition and meaning
example
Examples
The approximate time it takes to commute to work is thirty minutes.
The approximate weight of the package is five pounds.
02

located close together

03

very close in resemblance

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