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      Approximate

      /əˈprɒksɪmət/

      Meaning & Definition

      verb
      To come close to a particular value, position, or form.
      We need to approximate the results before presenting the final data.
      To estimate or calculate something as being nearly equal to something else.
      The researchers approximated the population of the area based on previous census data.
      adjective
      Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
      The approximate distance from my house to the office is about five miles.
      Not completely accurate or correct; roughly calculated.
      Can you provide an approximate cost for the project?
      Similar in nature, character, or amount.
      The two paintings are approximate in style, but differ in technique.

      Etymology

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

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      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.

      Related Words

      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.

      Slang Meanings

      Roughly or kind of
      The event will happen at around 7-ish, so it’s approximate.
      Not exact but around that
      I’d say it’ll take approximately a week, give or take a few days.