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approximate
/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/
[/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/]
close but not exact
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Approximate means close to a true value but not exact. Students give an approximate answer when an exact one is not needed.
Example
Give an approximate value to two decimal places.
Give an approximate value to two decimal places.
Etymology
From Latin 'approximare' meaning to come near to.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in maths for rounded or estimated values.