Approximate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈprɑːksɪmət|  American pronunciation of the word approximate
Brit.  |əˈprɒksɪmət|  British pronunciation of the word approximate

verb

- be close or similar
Her results approximate my own
- judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) (syn: estimate, gauge, guess, judge)

adjective

- not quite exact or correct (syn: rough)
the approximate time was 10 o'clock
- very close in resemblance (syn: near)
sketched in an approximate likeness
- located close together
approximate leaves grow together but are not united

Extra examples

This is the approximate location of the ancient city.

Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair?

I've finally found a vegetarian burger that approximates the taste of real beef.

The colors in the pictures can only approximate the real thing.

Approximate leaves grow together but are not united.

What is the approximate number of students in each class?

These percentages are only approximate.

The plane will be landing in approximately 20 minutes.

How much do think it will cost, approximately?

This figure approximates to a quarter of the UK's annual consumption.

Your story only approximates to the real facts.

Her results approximate my own

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: approximate
he/she/it: approximates
present participle: approximating
past tense: approximated
past participle: approximated
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