Basic Details
Word: Approximate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To estimate or come close to a number or value without being exact.
Synonyms: Estimate, guess, assess
Antonyms: Exact, precise, certain
Idioms and Phrases
- Approximate figures: Used to describe an estimate that is not exact but close enough. Example: "The approximate figures showed that there were about 100 people at the event."
- Approximate time: Refers to a rough estimate of how long something will take. Example: "The approximate time to finish the project is two weeks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked us to approximate the number of books in the library for our project.
Example 2: I can approximate the total cost of the materials we need, but it may change based on availability.
Example 3: When planning the party, we need to approximate how many guests will come so we can buy enough food.
Fun Fact
The word "approximate" comes from the Latin word "approximatus," which means "to come close to." It has been used in English since the late 15th century!
Famous Quote
"In mathematics, the soul of the science is in the approximate." Henri Poincar
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "approximate" mean?
a) To guess
b) To conclude with certainty
c) To be exact
d) To get close but not exact
Answer: d) To get close but not exact
2. Which of these is a synonym of "approximate"?
a) Guess
b) Exact
c) Sure
d) Flat
Answer: a) Guess
3. Which is an antonym of "approximate"?
a) Rough
b) Close
c) Exact
d) Fuzzy
Answer: c) Exact
4. Which sentence uses "approximate" correctly?
a) We will approximate the how tall the building is.
b) Can you approximate the distance to the park?
c) He wants to approximate to have a new car.
d) She is approximate at swimming.
Answer: b) Can you approximate the distance to the park?
5. Which idiom means to estimate?
a) Approximate figures
b) Happy as a clam
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Approximate figures
