Approximated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmāt/ ap·prox·i·mate

Meaning & Definition of Approximated

Approximated (verb)

  1. to come near to or be close to (something)
  2. to bring near or close
  3. to bring (cut edges of tissue) together

Approximated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come near or nearer to in character or quality

    "Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick"

    similar: approached, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with), held a candle to
    related: added up (to), amounted (to), came (to), duplicated, equaled, matched, mirrored, paralleled, reflected, bordered (on), touched (on), verged (on)

Related Entry: Approximate (verb)

Approximate is a different word from Approximated. The synonyms below are for approximate, not for approximated.

  1. to come near or nearer to in character or quality

    "Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick"

    similar: approach, compare (with), measure up (to), stack up (against or with), hold a candle to
    related: add up (to), amount (to), come (to), duplicate, equal, match, mirror, parallel, reflect, border (on), touch (on), verge (on)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Approximated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Approximated:

approached, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with), held a candle to

Related Words for Approximated

added up (to), amounted (to), came (to), duplicated, equaled, matched, mirrored, paralleled, reflected, bordered (on), touched (on), verged (on)

Word Forms of Approximated

Inflections: approximating

Origin & Etymology of Approximated

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Approximated

Frequently Asked Questions about Approximated

What does "Approximated" mean?

"Approximated" means to come near to or be close to (something). As a verb, it is defined as: to come near to or be close to (something).

What is another word for "Approximated"?

Other words for "Approximated" include approached, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with) and held a candle to. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Approximated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Approximated"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Approximated". Common alternatives include approached, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with) and held a candle to.

How do you use "Approximated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Approximated" in a sentence: "Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick".

Is "Approximated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Approximated" is a verb.

Is "Approximated" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Approximated"?

"Approximated" is pronounced /ə-ˈpräk-sə-ˌmāt/ and divided into syllables as ap·prox·i·mate.

What is the origin of the word "Approximated"?

First known use: 15th centuryt.