approximative

adjective

Definition of approximativenext
as in approximate
not precisely correct until we receive more information, the sales figures are only approximative

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  1. approximate
  2. inaccurate
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  • When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Data brokers can also collect information such as current and previous addresses, phone numbers, approximate age and possible relatives.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of approximate
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  • Medical identity theft can lead to fraudulent bills and inaccurate patient records, so catching problems early is important.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Working with fellow researchers, Cade now has a good reason to believe the Nature report is more than likely inaccurate – the train’s rail route didn’t exist until 1846.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Approximative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximative. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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