Approximate
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Close to the actual but not completely accurate or exact, or nearly correct in estimation. Can also function as a verb meaning to come close to or estimate.
“The approximate cost of the renovation project is fifty thousand pounds.”
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Contains double P; features the -ATE ending
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Worth 17 points; solid scoring with valuable letter combinations
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