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approximate  /ə ˈprɑk sə mət/ ? Meaning of "approximate"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) be close or similar
  2. (v) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  3. (adj) not quite exact or correct
  4. (adj) very close in resemblance
  5. (adj) located close together

Synonym(s)

gauge, guess, judge, come close, close together, near

Usage(s):

  1. A final No takes you to a screen of quick stats: battery life, signal strength and approximate used minutes.
  2. Quite drunk: Joose, for instance, has the color and approximate flavor of strawberry soda, but it's 9% alcohol, compared with 5% for a typical can of Budweiser.
  3. A Muslim, a eunuch, a warrior, Zheng He vastly outdid his approximate contemporaries, the Western naval heroes who helped define the global Age of Exploration.

Quotes

  1. Looking forward, Mr. Shaw noted: "For fiscal 2008, we expect service operating income before amortization to grow in an approximate range of 10% - 12%. Capital expenditures are forecasted to exceed $650 million as we continue to invest to ensure our...
    on Oct 26, 2007 By: Shaw Source: Web Services Journal

  2. "I think the responsible approach is to wait for the research to establish the approximate grizzly bear population before implementing new policy," said Morton.
    on Apr 27, 2007 By: Ted Morton Source: 940 News

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