Intermediate Time, Dates & Numbers

Approximate

/əˈprɒksɪmət/ adjective

Meaning

Close to the exact number or value, but not completely accurate.

हिंदी मेंसटीक संख्या या मूल्य के करीब, लेकिन पूरी तरह से सटीक नहीं।

Example Sentences

“The approximate cost is fifty pounds.”

अनुमानित लागत पचास पाउंड है।

“Give me an approximate time for arrival.”

मुझे आगमन का अनुमानित समय बताएं।

⚠ Common Mistake

The verb form has a different pronunciation with a final /t/ sound: /əˈprɒksɪmeɪt/ ("to approximate a value").

Good to Know

Synonyms
roughly, estimated
Antonyms
exact, precise

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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