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approximate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

estimate a value or outcome based on available information

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

to judge tentatively or form an estimate of quantities or time

Wordset Dictionary

to be close or similar

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
come closeestimate
pasttense
approximated
presentparticiple
approximating
thirdpersonsingular
approximates
pastparticiple
approximated