# approximated

/əˈpɹɑksəˌmeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ɐpɹˈɒksɪmˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/approximated
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

to come very close to a certain amount, quality, or result without being exactly the same. You use this when something is almost perfect or nearly correct.

For teachers: to come close to a particular value, quality, or standard in terms of accuracy or resemblance. Often used to describe a result that is nearly but not perfectly precise.

## Examples

- The final cost approximated the original estimate.
- The researchers found that the results of the computer simulation closely approximated the data collected from the field study.
- While the replica was crafted with great care, it only approximated the intricate textures and subtle color gradients found in the 15th-century original.

## Synonyms

approach, near, resemble, paralleled, echoed

## Antonyms

differ, diverge

## Usage notes

- Transitive verb — takes a direct object. Often used in the past tense to describe a completed comparison or calculation.

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