not quite exact or correct; the approximate time was 10 oclock; a rough guess; a ballpark estimate

[ Syn: approximative , rough ]

very close in resemblance; sketched in an approximate likeness; a near likeness

[ Syn: near ]

located close together; with heads close together; approximate leaves grow together but are not united

[ Syn: close together ]

be close or similar; Her results approximate my own

[ Syn: come close ]

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds

[ Syn: estimate , gauge , guess , judge ]