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What is another word for Approximate? – 186 Approximate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    approximate rough near close nearby adjoining adjacent neighboring proximate imminent impending upcoming forthcoming approaching coming pending expected predicted projected estimated guessed speculated conjectured surmised presumed supposed putative alleged purported supposed likely probable possible plausible believable credible reasonable rational logical coherent consistent comparable analogous similar alike identical equivalent matching corresponding congruent harmonious identical

    Meaning of Approximate

    The primary meaning of the word "approximate" is to be close to something in terms of amount, time, or position.

    Definitions

    • The word "approximate" can be defined as being close to something in terms of amount, time, or position, but not exactly.
    • * It can also refer to the process of finding or getting something that is close to the exact value or amount.

    Etymology of Approximate

    The word "approximate" originates from the Latin words "approximare," which means to come near, and "proximus," which means nearest or next.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is close to, but not exactly, something else.

    Example Uses

    • The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.
    • * The hotel is located at an approximate distance of 5 miles from the city center.
    • * The approximate time of arrival is 3 pm.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exact precise accurate correct perfect flawless faultless errorless mistake-free spot-on on-target on-point pinpoint dead-on precise punctual timely on-time inexact inaccurate incorrect wrong false imperfect flawed erroneous mistaken off-target off-point

    Related Nouns

    approximation estimate estimation guess conjecture surmise presumption supposition prediction projection forecast calculation computation measurement assessment evaluation appraisal valuation rating ranking comparison analogy similarity likeness equivalence correspondence congruence harmony

    Related Verbs

    approximate estimate guess conjecture surmise presume suppose predict project forecast calculate compute measure assess evaluate appraise value rate rank compare analogize liken equate correspond harmonize

    Related Adjectives

    approximate approximate rough near close nearby adjoining adjacent neighboring proximate imminent impending upcoming forthcoming approaching coming pending expected predicted projected estimated guessed speculated conjectured surmised presumed supposed putative alleged purported supposed likely probable possible plausible believable credible reasonable rational logical coherent consistent comparable analogous similar alike identical equivalent matching corresponding congruent harmonious