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approximative

adjective

Definition of approximativenext
as in approximate
not precisely correct until we receive more information, the sales figures are only approximative

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  1. approximate
  2. inaccurate
Adjective
  • The next three shades represent a player’s approximate prime.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The approximate retail value of one (1) restaurant-specific offer is between TWELVE - TWENTY ONE ($12-21).
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • Lutnick made the inaccurate comment in response to a question about rising global bond yields during an interview on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Roseville Police Department has been defending its use of the technology after a July report found more than 1,000 inaccurate license plate alerts generated by the system.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
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“Approximative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximative. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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