approximate
/əˈprɑːksɪmət/
ap · prox · i · mate
ə · ˈprɑːk · sɪ · mət
English Definition
adj./v. nearly correct, close to
Significado en Español
aproximado, aproximadamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gần đúng, xấp xỉ
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Example Sentence
The cost will approximate $500.
费用大约是500美元。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(to)+proxim(near)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “approximate”.
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Estimate
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B
Exact
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C
Distant
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D
Limit
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A — Estimate.
“approximate” means adj./v. nearly correct, close to
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Please give me a rough, ______ number of guests, even if you are unsure.
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A
approximate
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B
exact
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C
precise
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D
perfect
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A — approximate.
“approximate” means adj./v. nearly correct, close to
Common questions about “approximate”
What does “approximate” mean?
approximate — adj./v. nearly correct, close to. In Chinese: 近似，大约的.
How do you pronounce “approximate”?
approximate is pronounced /əˈprɑːksɪmət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · prox · i · mate.
How do you use “approximate” in a sentence?
The cost will approximate $500. (费用大约是500美元。)
What are synonyms for “approximate”?
near, estimate — all close in meaning to approximate (adj./v. nearly correct, close to).
Is “approximate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. approximate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “approximate”?
ap(to)+proxim(near)+ate
