approximate

[əˈprɒksɪmət]

approximate Definition

close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Using approximate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approximate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.

  • Example

    I can give you an approximate time of arrival, but it might change.

  • Example

    The approximate distance between the two cities is 100 miles.

approximate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for approximate

Phrases with approximate

  • be close or similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity

    Example

    The taste of this dish approximates to that of traditional Italian cuisine.

  • estimate something to be a particular figure or amount

    Example

    We can approximate the number of attendees at around 500 people.

  • estimate something to be a particular figure or amount using a particular method or calculation

    Example

    We can approximate the value of pi by using the formula 22/7.

Origins of approximate

from Latin 'approximatus', meaning 'to come near'

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Summary: approximate in Brief

The term 'approximate' [əˈprɒksɪmət] refers to something that is close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact. It is often used to describe measurements or estimates that are not precise. Examples include 'The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.' and 'The approximate distance between the two cities is 100 miles.' Phrases like 'approximate to' and 'approximate something at' denote similarity or estimation, respectively.

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