approximate

• Nahe an einem bestimmten Wert oder einer Größe, aber nicht genau; ungefähr, überschlägig.

Close to a particular number or amount but not exact.

1. Rough estimateB1formal

   Close to the actual amount or value but not exact.

   Ungefähr

   • The approximate cost of the trip is $500.
   • Give me an approximate time of arrival.
   • The approximate population of the city is 1 million.

   Synonymecloseimpreciseinexactnearproximaterough

   Antonymeexactprecise

2. Similar but not identicalB2formal

   Nearly the same in appearance, quality, or quantity.

   Ungefähr

   • The painting is an approximate copy of the original.
   • They have an approximate idea of what needs to be done.
   • The results are approximate but useful for planning.

   Synonymeapproximativecloseinexactloosenearrough

   Antonymeaccurateexactidenticalprecise

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas näherungsweise zu schätzen oder zu berechnen, oft in mathematischen oder wissenschaftlichen Kontexten verwendet.

A verb meaning to estimate or calculate something approximately, often used in mathematical or scientific contexts.

1. Estimate or come close toB1formal

   To come close to or be almost the same as something in number, amount, or quality.

   Sich annähern

   • The total cost will approximate $500.
   • His age approximates 40 years.
   • The painting approximates the original in style.

   Synonymeapproachborder onnearresemble

   Antonymeexactprecise

2. Calculate roughlyB2formal

   To calculate or estimate something roughly without exact figures.

   Überschlägig berechnen

   • We approximated the distance to the nearest town.
   • She approximated the number of attendees at 200.
   • Engineers approximated the load capacity of the structure.

   Synonymeassessestimateevaluategaugeguessjudgereckon

   Antonymecalculatecomputedeterminemeasurespecify