approximate
adjective
uk/əˈprɒksɪmət/ us( abbreviation approx); (or approx.)close to a particular number or time but not exactly that number or time:
All numbers are approximate.
the approximate amount/cost/number The final resulting figure is the approximate amount for which the home should be insured.
approximate
verb [ I or T ]
uk/əˈprɒksɪmeɪt/ usto be close to a particular number or time but not exactly that number or time:
Compound annual earnings growth has approximated 90%.
approximate to sth To secure the company, it is having to pay a price approximating to half its present market capitalization.