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approximate
Adjective
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An approximate number, length, time, etc. is close to the real one but may not be equal to it.
"How many people are on the team." "I'm not sure, but I can give you an approximate number.
If we knew when he left here, it might help us identify the approximate time of death.
approximate
Verb
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be or become near a value, position, or characteristic
Computers are getting better at approximating human speech.
Women's in the company have approximated to male salaries.
answer
Noun
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An answer is something that someone says after another person asks (says) a question.
The answer to your question is "no".
Question: "How old are you?"
Answer: "I'm 12 years old."
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An answer is the solution to something.
I found the answer to the mathematics exercise immediately.
answer
Verb
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To respond.
He answers all my questions.