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approximated

/ˌæprɪksɪˈmeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does approximated mean?

verb

To estimate or calculate something as being close to a particular value or amount, but not necessarily exact. To represent or describe something as being similar to something else.

Example

"The new estimate approximated the cost of the project to be around $10 million."

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

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