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.
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I can give you an approximate time of arrival, but it might change.
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The approximate distance between the two cities is 100 miles.
approximate Synonyms and Antonyms
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'
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.
