approximating

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-ˈprɑːk/
- /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-ˈprɑːk/

Definition of approximating word

noun approximating Present participle of approximate. 1

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Parts of speech for Approximating

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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exclamation

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approximating popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for approximating

adverb approximating

like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
resembling — to be like or similar to.

adjective approximating

approximation — An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same.
allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
nearing — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
on the order of — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
congeneric — belonging to the same group, esp (of animals or plants) belonging to the same genus

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