Definition approximate in British English

approximate adjective

adjective

/əˈprɒksɪmət/

not exact, but close to an exact amount, number, time etc

Example

the approximate cost of repairs/time of death

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not exact or accurate, but good enough to be useful

Example

I can give you an approximate idea of where she lives.

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