approximate
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Interactions are then added as small corrections, allowing researchers to approximate how large numbers of particles affect each other.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
Using what Mr. Pielke called an approximate “fuzzy match” raised the similarity to 47.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Of the approximate 200 billionaires in California, several are reported to have cut ties with the state.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Nine could not give an approximate start date.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Let’s explore ways to utilize familiar pedagogies to approximate the core cultural values associated with music in West African culture.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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