Meaning & Definition of word "Approximate"

Approximate

/əˈprɒksɪmət/

1. To come close to a particular value, position, or form.
- Example: We need to approximate the results before presenting the final data.
2. To estimate or calculate something as being nearly equal to something else.
- Example: The researchers approximated the population of the area based on previous census data.

1. Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
- Example: The approximate distance from my house to the office is about five miles.
2. Not completely accurate or correct; roughly calculated.
- Example: Can you provide an approximate cost for the project?
3. Similar in nature, character, or amount.
- Example: The two paintings are approximate in style, but differ in technique.

From Latin 'approximatus', past participle of 'approximare', meaning 'to come near to'.

approximate numbers:

Estimates or rounded figures used for general understanding.

approximate location:

A place described in general terms without precise coordinates.

approximate answer:

An answer that is close to the correct one but not exact.

approximation:

A value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct.

approach:

To come near or nearer to something in distance or time.

approximate (verb):

To estimate or calculate a value.

Meaning: Roughly or kind of

Example Sentence: The event will happen at around 7-ish, so it’s approximate.

Meaning: Not exact but around that

Example Sentence: I’d say it’ll take approximately a week, give or take a few days.