approximate
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As a result, simulations often run for weeks while still providing only approximate answers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
Using what Mr. Pielke called an approximate “fuzzy match” raised the similarity to 47.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Stout and slightly gruff, Dipper has a digital face that can approximate more than 40 expressions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Of the approximate 200 billionaires in California, several are reported to have cut ties with the state.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
We pulled around some rolling desk chairs and sat in an approximate circle.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
