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approximate

adjective

[L. ad and proximus, next. See Approach.]

Nearest to; next; near to.

approximate

verb transitive
To carry or advance near; to cause to approach. To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature.

approximate

verb intransitive
To come near; to approach.