approximate

• Que está cerca de un número o cantidad exactos, pero no es preciso. También se aplica a algo que se aproxima a la realidad o a lo correcto sin ser exacto.

Close to a particular number or amount but not exact.

1. Rough estimateB1formal

   Close to the actual amount or value but not exact.

   aproximado, estimativo

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

   Sinónimoscloseimpreciseinexactnearproximaterough

   Antónimosexactprecise

2. Similar but not identicalB2formal

   Nearly the same in appearance, quality, or quantity.

   aproximado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapproximativecloseinexactloosenearrough

   Antónimosaccurateexactidenticalprecise

• Verbo que significa estimar o calcular algo de manera aproximada, o representar algo de forma cercana pero no exacta; se usa a menudo en contextos matemáticos o científicos.

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.

   aproximarse a

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

   Sinónimosapproachborder onnearresemble

   Antónimosexactprecise

2. Calculate roughlyB2formal

   To calculate or estimate something roughly without exact figures.

   calcular aproximadamente

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

   Sinónimosassessestimateevaluategaugeguessjudgereckon

   Antónimoscalculatecomputedeterminemeasurespecify