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APPROXIMATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Approximate.

Approximate - as an adjective satellite

Not quite exact or correct

Example: "The approximate time was 10 o'clock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximativerough

Very close in resemblance

Example: "Sketched in an approximate likeness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
near

Located close together

Example: "With heads close together"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close together

Approximate - as a verb

Be close or similar

Example: "Her results approximate my own"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come close
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resemble
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estimategaugeguessjudge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculateciphercomputecypherfigurereckonwork out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approximate - as an adjective

Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.

Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

Example: "Nasa's genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions."

Example Sentences

"The approximate cost of the project is $10,000."
"I have an approximate idea of how long the journey will take."
"The approximate weight of the package is 2 kilograms."
"We can provide you with an approximate estimate for the car repairs."
"The delivery time is approximate and may vary depending on the location."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROXIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approximate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROXIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is APPROXIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approximate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROXIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is APPROXIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approximate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROXIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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