approximate

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approximate is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Verb

[change] Pronunciation

adjective

• IPA: /ʌˈpɹɑks.ə.mɪt/
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verb

• IPA: /ʌˈpɹɑks.ə.maɪt/
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[change] Adjective

Positive approximate

Comparative more approximate

Superlative most approximate

1. An approximate number, length, time, etc. is close to the real one but may not be equal to it.

   "How many people are on the team." "I'm not sure, but I can give you an approximate number.

   If we knew when he left here, it might help us identify the approximate time of death.

[change] Synonyms

• rough

[change] Antonyms

• exact

[change] Related words

• approximately

[change] Verb

Plain form approximate

Third-person singular approximates

Past tense approximated

Past participle approximated

Present participle approximating

1. (transitive & intransitive) be or become near a value, position, or characteristic

   Computers are getting better at approximating human speech.

   Women's salaries in the company have approximated to male salaries.