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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

approximates

/ˈæprɪksɪmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does approximates mean?

verb

To be close to something in amount, size, or degree, but not exactly equal to it. To make an estimate or approximation.

Example

"The new policy approximates the one we had last year, but with some key differences."

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