approximated
əˈprɒk.sɪˌmeɪ.tɪd
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Definition of approximated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
similaritynearly resembling or similar to something
  • The approximated design matched the original closely.
comparable similar
2.
mathematicscalculated by estimation, not exact
  • The approximated cost was within our budget.
approximative estimated
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Origin of approximated

Latin, approximatus (come near)

Examples of approximated in a sentence

  • His approximated accent was almost indistinguishable from a native speaker's.
  • The approximated value was close to the actual number.
  • An approximated figure was used for the calculations.

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  1. French:approximatif, estimé, ...
  2. German:annähernd, geschätzt, ...
  3. Italian:approssimato, stimato, ...
  4. Spanish:aproximado, estimado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aproximado, ...
  6. Chinese:近似的, 估算的, ...
  7. Japanese:近似された, 概算の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَارِب, تقريبي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוֹמֶה, מְשׁוֹעָר, ...
  10. Russian:приближенный, приблизительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приблизний, орієнтовний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुमानित, अनुमानतः, ...
approximate
əˈprɑːksɪmət

Definition of approximate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
not exactnot completely accurate, but close or rough
  • The approximate cost is $50.
estimated inexact rough
2.
similarityRaremuch alike or almost the sameRare
  • Their approximate ages are 30 and 32.
akin near similar

Verb

1.
similaritytr.be close or similar to somethingtr.
  • His accent approximates a native speaker's.
come close resemble
2.
rough guesstr./intr.estimate or calculate something looselytr./intr.
  • He approximated the total cost of the project..
estimate gauge
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imprecise interval, with lower and upper limits near expected values
The chart shows an approximate range for the drug’s safe dosage.

Origin of approximate

Latin, approximatus (near) + -ate (to make)

Examples of approximate in a sentence

  • The approximate headcount is fifty people.
  • The two paintings are of approximate size.
  • Their approximate heights are 5'8" and 5'9".
  • The model approximates the real-world scenario closely.
  • Her painting approximates the style of the original artist.
  • She approximated the number of guests.

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  1. French:approximatif, se rapprocher, ...
  2. German:ungefähr, ähneln, ...
  3. Italian:approssimativo, avvicinarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:aproximado, aproximarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:aproximado, aproximar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:大约的, 接近, ...
  7. Japanese:おおよその, 近い, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقْرِيبِي, شَابَه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוֹעָר, לְהִידָּמוֹת לְ, ...
  10. Russian:приблизительный, приближаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приблизний, наближатися, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुमानित, समान होना, ...
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