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Definition of approximate

"approximate" in the verb sense

1. approximate, come close

be close or similar

"Her results approximate my own"

2. estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time

"I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"

"approximate" in the adjective sense

1. approximate, approximative, rough

not quite exact or correct

"the approximate time was 10 o'clock"

"a rough guess"

"a ballpark estimate"

2. approximate, near

very close in resemblance

"sketched in an approximate likeness"

"a near likeness"

3. approximate, close together

located close together

"with heads close together"

"approximate leaves grow together but are not united"

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Quotations for approximate

We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and insensibly approximate to the characters we most admire. In this way, a generous habit of thought and of action carries with it an incalculable influence. [ Bovee ]

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approximate in Scrabble®

The word approximate is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 24

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters approximate:

APPROXIMATE

(243)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (7 words)

aptamer, apteria, atropia, parapet, premixt, primate, toxemia

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approximate in Words With Friends™

The word approximate is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 27

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters approximate:

APPROXIMATE

(459)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (7 words)

aptamer, apteria, atropia, parapet, premixt, primate, toxemia

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(459)

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(279)

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(174)

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(167 = 132 + 35)

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(143 = 108 + 35)

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(138)

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(96)

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(95 = 60 + 35)

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(89 = 54 + 35)

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(84)

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(81)

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(78)

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