approximate
Translation
approximate, rough, estimated
Examples
What is the approximate cost?
What is the approximate cost?
The approximate time of arrival is noon.
The approximate time of arrival is noon.
Grammar Patterns
approximate ((noun)) close to the actual, but not completely accurate The approximate number of guests is one hundred.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rough, estimated, close; Antonyms: exact, precise, accurate
Etymology
From Latin 'approximatus', from 'ad-' (to) + 'proximus' (nearest). It literally means 'coming near to'.
Memory Tips
It's 'proximate' or close to the real number, but not exact. Think of 'proximity' (nearness).