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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
the movie's an approximate success, if you can overlook the overblown publicity that preceded it
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as in approximative
not precisely correct
police could only give us an approximate count of the number of people who attended the air show
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as in to reflect
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick
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Recent Examples of approximate
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The approximate cost to rail a single container from the Port of Lazaro to Laredo is $2,700.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Jimmie Lee Sloas ran his bass through a fuzz pedal, approximating the tone on the demo.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Hiding your IP address Your IP address can reveal a lot about you, including your approximate location.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The approximate cost to rail a single container from the Port of Lazaro to Laredo is $2,700.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
Daphni’s third album, Cherry, simply bangs, as Snaith approximates the sparse-yet-massive sound of early Chicago house with a twist of Todd Terry’s sample-happy sensibilities.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Jimmie Lee Sloas ran his bass through a fuzz pedal, approximating the tone on the demo.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximate
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The new cable vehicle could become an acquisition target, given its relative small heft in the broader media landscape.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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That’s an impressive accomplishment considering a relative lack of karate and the brief somber turn with Carmen’s health.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Many of the stories in the opera are reflected their own stories and those of others in their families.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Paradoxically, this commitment to world peace and universalism reflects IBM’s identity as a distinctly American brand.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
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In either scenario, referring to them as a black box would still be inaccurate.Cody Greco, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But information in background checks can be inaccurate, raising unfair hurdles for renters, advocates say.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Designed exclusively for the 2024 Mac Mini M4, this Stand & Hub matches the size and look of the new Mac Mini M4 perfectly.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Any time the Buffalo Bills have matched up with the Chiefs over the past few seasons, the games have typically been thrillers.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Netflix documentary concludes with John theorizing that something about the DNA evidence may be incorrect.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Inaccurate or poor-quality data can lead to incorrect decisions, increasing the risk of compliance issues and operational failures.Balasubramani Murugesan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Had you been approached about rebooting Wizards before?Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Of course, fans approach Ruffalo with other movies on their minds, too.Jack Smart, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Approximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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