Pronunciation

/əˈprəksɪmeɪt/

Definitions

Noun

An approximate value or estimation, often used when the exact figure is uncertain or not available. For example: “The answer is approximately 75.”

Verb

1. To come close to or estimate something without being exact. For example: “The calculation approximates the real value.”
2. To represent or mimic roughly. For example: “The model approximates the behavior of the actual system.”
3. (Computing) To use a substitute or substitute function that closely resembles the desired one. For example: “The program approximates pi with high precision.”

Phrases

• “Approximately 20 people showed up.”
• “The answer is within an approximate 5% margin of error.”
• “This algorithm approximates the solution rather than finding the exact one.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The estimated cost is approximately $10,000.”
• Verb: “He approximated the height of the building by looking up.”
• Verb (Computing): “The software approximates real-world physics for a realistic simulation.”

Synonyms

• Estimate
• Guess
• Approximation
• Close approximation
• Rough estimate
• Near value