| Word | Pronunciation | Definition | Related Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximate | Adjective /əˈpɹɑksɪmɪt/ Verb /əˈpɹɑksɪmet/ | Adjective An approximate number, length, time, etc. is close to the real one but may not be equal to it. Verb (transitive & intransitive) To be or become near a value, position, or characteristic. To estimate. | approximation approximately |
Thursday, September 24, 2009
4.5 Approximate
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approximate
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adj. 大约的, 近似的
v. 接近, 约等于
The color of the curtains approximates that of the rug.
For instance, physicists often approximate the shape of the Earth as a sphere even though more accurate representations are possible.
ReplyDeleteItalian: Approssimare
These two age groups were chosen because after this approximate age, children begin to be influenced more by peers rather than parents.
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Approximate running times are in parentheses.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the approximate date of the origins of christianity?
ReplyDeleteRussian: приближенно выражать
A fount of type was a set of letters and other symbols in which each was supplied in approximate proportion to its frequency of use, all being of one body-size and design.
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