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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.
position
Noun
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The position of something is the place where the thing is.
The position of the table is two metres from the wall.
You're in my way. Please move to a different position.
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A post of employment; a job.
position
Verb
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If you position something somewhere, you put or move it there.
The players positioned themselves on the field.
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If you position something in a situation, you make changes so that it can work in that situation.
The company is now well positioned to take advantage of popularity of online music.