approximate


Definition: Meaning of, approximate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈprɒksɪmɪt /

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  1. an approximate number, amount, or time is close to the exact number, amount etc, but could be a little bit more or less than it [=  rough]
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
approximate approximated approximated
Present Participle Third Person Singular
approximating approximates
[intransitive, linking verb] [formal]
  1. to be close to a particular number
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  2. to be similar to but not exactly the same as something
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