approximative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximative
Adjective
  • Some figures used in the calculation of values may be approximate.
    Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The patient base has expanded to thousands of active patients, with an approximate ratio of 1250 patients per dentist.
    Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • That is a silly and inaccurate oversimplification.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Excess heat can harm the oven's thermostat and heating elements, leading to inaccurate temperature readings and possible permanent damage, along with a fire risk.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Approximative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximative. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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