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approximate fashion
[əˈprɒksɪmət ˈfæʃən]
noun phrase
forma aproximada
1.
A manner or method that is roughly accurate but not precise or exact; an approximate way of doing something
He solved the problem in an approximate fashion rather than with exact calculations.
Ele resolveu o problema de forma aproximada em vez de com cálculos exatos.
2.
A somewhat rough or loose approach to handling a task or situation
The measurements were taken in an approximate fashion due to lack of proper tools.
As medidas foram feitas de forma aproximada devido à falta de ferramentas adequadas.
NYC Slang
ballpark fashion, kinda/sorta way
Synonyms
roughly
approximately
in a loose manner
more or less
Antonyms
precisely
exactly
accurately
rigorously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
de forma aproximada
common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
jeito aproximado
more colloquial variant
Portugal
de forma aproximada
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
ballpark figure
in the ballpark
approximately speaking
so to speak
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