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approaches

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɹoʊtʃəz// UK //ɐpɹˈəʊtʃɪz// ap·proach·es

n. different ways of dealing with a problem or doing a task. You use this when you have several options for how to reach a goal.

n. distinct methods or strategies for addressing a problem, task, or situation. Often implies a specific theoretical or practical framework used to achieve a result.


SIMPLE

The team tried several different approaches to solve the puzzle.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is considering two different approaches to reducing plastic waste in the ocean.

COMPLEX

While traditional approaches to urban planning focused on car accessibility, modern strategies prioritise pedestrian zones and public transit to foster community engagement.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or a gerund.

Pitfall

different approaches for solve the problemdifferent approaches to solving the problemThe noun 'approach' takes the preposition 'to' followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

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