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approximate boundary

[/əˈprɒksɪmət ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: approximate boundaries
limite aproximado
1. A boundary or dividing line that is not precisely defined or measured, but rather estimated or roughly determined
The approximate boundary between the two properties was marked by a row of trees.
O limite aproximado entre as duas propriedades foi marcado por uma fileira de árvores.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a boundary that is established with a certain margin of error or tolerance
The approximate boundary of the search area was set at 50 kilometers from the epicenter.
O limite aproximado da área de busca foi estabelecido em 50 quilômetros do epicentro.
Synonyms
rough boundaryestimated boundaryindefinite boundaryfuzzy boundaryprovisional boundary
Antonyms
exact boundaryprecise boundarydefined boundaryfixed boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite aproximado
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
limite aproximado
Common in technical and legal documents
Portugal
limite aproximado
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

ball-park figure
in the ballpark
roughly speaking
give or take
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