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approximate

Tính từNgoại động từ
Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: approximatedPhân từ 2: approximatedV-ing: approximatingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a sense of pragmatic acceptance. It suggests that while a perfect measurement or truth is desired, a near-match is sufficient for the current purpose. It is frequently used in scientific, mathematical, and professional contexts to manage expectations regarding precision. When used as a verb, it often implies a process of alignment or estimation. It describes the act of bridging the gap between a rough guess and a factual reality, often used when the exact figure is either unknown or too complex to calculate.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact

"an approximate number of guests"

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To come close to or estimate a value or quality

"The cost will approximate ten thousand dollars."

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