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approximate

/æprɪksɪmeɪt/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does approximate mean?

verb, adjective

To estimate or calculate something as being near a certain value or amount, but not exact. (In mathematics, a value that is close to the true value but not exact.)

Example

"The approximate cost of the project is $100,000."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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