approximate
Advanced/əˈprɑːk.sə.mət/
- adjective
- not completely accurate but close
approximate in a sentence
- “The cost given is only approximate.”
- “The train's approximate time of arrival is 10.30.”
- “The approximate cost will be about $600.”
- “Can you give me an approximate idea of the numbers involved?”
What does “approximate” mean?
approximate (adjective) means not completely accurate but close. It is pronounced /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "approximate" mean?
- approximate (adjective) means: not completely accurate but close
- How do you pronounce "approximate"?
- "approximate" is pronounced /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "approximate" in a sentence?
- Here is "approximate" used in a sentence: The cost given is only approximate.
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