Meaning Of The Word Approximate

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What's The Definition Of Approximate?

approximate
adjective: An approximate number, time, or position is close to the correct number, time, or position, but is not exact.
adjective: An idea or description that is approximate is not intended to be precise or accurate, but to give some indication of what something is like.

approximate in American English
near in position; close together
to come near to; approach or be almost the same as
adjective: near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard
intransitive verb: to come near in position, character, amount, etc
transitive verb: to come near to; approach closely to

approximate in British English
adjective: almost accurate or exact
verb: to come or bring near or close; be almost the same (as)

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