Past tense of approximate; came close to; estimated or guessed a value that is nearly correct.
From approximate (Latin approximare: ad- to + proximus nearest) + -ed (past tense marker).
Scientists approximate constantly—they approximate Pi, approximate distances to stars, approximate historical dates. Approximation isn't failure; it's how you handle reality when exactness is impossible.
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