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approximate

[uh-prok-suh-mit, uh-prok-suh-meyt] / əˈprɒk sə mɪt, əˈprɒk səˌmeɪt /






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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