approximate

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : approximate
  • simple present, singular, third person : approximates
  • simple past : approximated
  • present participle : approximating
  • past participle : approximated

Senses

  • to make an estimate; to approach accuracy
  • to be close or similar, cause to come near to or approach again

approximate

adjective

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : approximate

Senses

  • close or roughly similar