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    Aproximan (en. Approaching)

    /aproksi'man/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To bring near in quantity or number.
    The measurements approximate the result of the experiment.
    Las mediciones aproximan el resultado del experimento.
    To estimate or calculate approximately.
    The report approximates the project costs.
    El informe aproxima los costos del proyecto.
    To approach something in time or space.
    The two events are close in the date of occurrence.
    Los dos eventos se aproximan en la fecha de realización.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'approximare', which means 'to bring near'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they approach the truth
    Indicates that they are getting closer to the reality or the essence of something.
    se aproximan a la verdad
    approximately
    Indicates that something is close to a quantity or value.
    aproximadamente
    to approximate figures
    Refers to calculating or assessing numbers closely.
    aproximar cifras

    Related Words

    approximation
    The act of approaching or valuing something closely.
    aproximación
    approximate
    A value that is not exact but is near the real value.
    aproximado
    to approximate
    The action of making something close or approximate.
    aproximar

    Slang Meanings

    To estimate by eye.
    I'm going to estimate how much it is; I don't have the calculator.
    Voy a aproximar cuánto es, no tengo la calculadora.
    To estimate without precision.
    I can only approximate the time it will take to arrive.
    Solo puedo aproximar el tiempo que tomará llegar.