approximate

əˈprɑːksɪmət
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Translation of approximate from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

not exact

not completely accurate, but close or rough
  • The approximate cost is $50.De bij benadering kost is $50.
2.

similarity

Rare
much alike or almost the same
Rare
  • Their approximate ages are 30 and 32.Hun bij benadering leeftijden zijn 30 en 32.

Verb

1.

similarity

tr.
be close or similar to something
tr.
  • His accent approximates a native speaker's.Zijn accent benadert dat van een moedertaalspreker.
2.

rough guess

tr./intr.
estimate or calculate something loosely
tr./intr.
  • He approximated the total cost of the project.Hij schatte de totale kosten van het project
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Expressions with approximate: examples in English and translations in Dutch

benaderend bereik
The chart shows an approximate range for the drug’s safe dosage.

Synonyms and analogies of approximate in English

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.

Translations of "approximate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
geschatadj.

Our estimated approximate range for the event duration is two to three hours.

Onze geschatte duur voor het evenement ligt ergens tussen de twee en drie uur.

benaderendprtp.

Of course, this is an approximate calculation and lacks contractual value.

Natuurlijk, is dit een benaderende berekening en mist deze contractuele waarde.

Verb
benaderenv.

If we could approximate the tons with which this hits the ship...

Als we nou eens de klap waarmee hij een schip raakt kunnen benaderen.

schattenv.

They approximate the amount of paint needed for the room's walls.

Ze schatten in hoeveel verf er nodig is voor de muren van de kamer.

bij benadering

Leather colors shown are approximate and may be different from reality.

Getoonde lederkleuren zijn bij benadering en kunnen afwijken van de werkelijkheid.

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Other translations for approximate:

  • ongeveer

approximate: Examples and translations in context

The approximate speed of the car was recorded at fifty miles per hour.

De snelheid van de auto werd geschat op zo'n vijftig mijl per uur.

We need to consider the approximate range of delivery times before finalizing the order.

We moeten rekening houden met de geschatte marge in levertijden voordat we de bestelling afronden.

Already known for its approximate size and location on the site.

Reeds bekend om zijn geschatte grootte en de locatie op de site.

Please provide approximate check in time if arriving outside these hours.

Geef indien u buiten deze tijden aankomt a.u.b. uw geschatte inchecktijd door.

You know your audience and the approximate date of the event.

Je kent je publiek en hebt een geschatte datum voor het evenement.

The client must always inform us of the approximate arrival time.

De klant dient altijd de geschatte aankomsttijd mede te delen.

The figures referred to derive from that assessment and are approximate.

De aangehaalde cijfers zijn afkomstig van de evaluatie en hebben een benaderend karakter.

Numerical examples are based on approximate consumption values of the listed electrical appliances.

Cijfervoorbeelden zijn telkens gebaseerd op benaderende verbruikswaarden van de aangegeven elektrische toestellen.

See also:

approximate range
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