1. A standard or criterion that is not exact but close enough for practical purposes; a rough benchmark used as a reference point
The company uses an approximate standard for quality control rather than absolute perfection.
A empresa utiliza um padrão aproximado para controle de qualidade em vez de perfeição absoluta.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a simplified standard used when exact measurements or specifications are impractical
Engineers relied on approximate standards when precise data was unavailable.
Os engenheiros usaram padrões aproximados quando dados precisos não estavam disponíveis.