Meaning & use
Approximated
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Estimated a value or quantity to be close to the exact amount, without calculating it precisely.
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The engineer approximated the bridge's load capacity before running detailed calculations.
She approximated the cost of the renovation at around ten thousand dollars.
A note on using this word
Useful in contexts where an exact figure is unavailable or unnecessary, such as early-stage planning or rough calculations.
Words with a similar meaning
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