Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
approximate
adjective
/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/
Definition
Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
Examples
- The approximate cost of the project is around $5,000.
- She gave an approximate time of arrival of 3 PM.
- The approximate height of the mountain is 2,500 meters.
Meaning
To be nearly correct or true; to estimate or come close to a specific value.
Synonyms
- estimated
- rough
- nearby
- close
- similar
