approximate
[/əˈprɒksɪmət/ (adjective), /əˈprɒksɪmeɪt/ (verb)]
adjective, verb
aproximado (adjective), aproximar (verb)
1. (adjective) Close to a certain number or time but not exactly that number or time
The approximate cost of the project is $50,000.
O custo aproximado do projeto é de $50.000.
2. (adjective) Nearly correct or accurate but not completely or exactly
We have only approximate information about the incident.
Temos apenas informações aproximadas sobre o incidente.
3. (verb) To come close to something in amount, quality, or character
The temperature will approximate 25 degrees Celsius.
A temperatura se aproximará de 25 graus Celsius.
4. (verb) To estimate or calculate roughly
Can you approximate how many people attended the event?
Você consegue aproximar quantas pessoas compareceram ao evento?
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