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Vocabulary Entry
approximate
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
Example Sentences
"The approximate cost of the project is $5000."
"She gave an approximate time for her arrival."
"We need an approximate number of attendees for the event."
V
verb
To come close to; to estimate or calculate something in a rough manner.
Example Sentences
"We can approximate the distance using a map."
"Scientists approximate the size of the universe using various methods."
"To save time, let's approximate the total costs rather than calculating each expense."