1. A method of determining location or position with a degree of accuracy that is close but not exact, commonly used in GPS and navigation systems
The mobile app uses approximate positioning when GPS signal is weak.
O aplicativo móvel usa posicionamento aproximado quando o sinal GPS está fraco.
2. In technical contexts, placing or locating something within a reasonable range rather than at a precise point
Approximate positioning was sufficient for the initial phase of the project.
O posicionamento aproximado foi suficiente para a fase inicial do projeto.