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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.
relationship
Noun
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When there is a relationship between things, there is a connection.
There is a clear relationship between fire and heat.
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When people are connected by family, there is a relationship between them.
There is a family relationship between Bob Smith and John Smith.
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When people are friends or partners, they have a relationship.
John is the boyfriend of Joan. They have a relationship.