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APPROXIMATING

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Approximating.

Approximating - 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

Approximating - 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)

Example Sentences

"The approximating value for π is 3.14."
"We used an approximating formula to estimate the population growth."
"The approximating function provided a close representation of the data."
"The artist used a technique of approximating brushstrokes to create a realistic effect."
"The model was built using an approximating algorithm."
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Word Game Points

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

APPROXIMATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is APPROXIMATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approximating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROXIMATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.

Is APPROXIMATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approximating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROXIMATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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