Something that approximates

plural of approximator

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of approximate

Calculated by approximation

simple past tense and past participle of approximate

(transitive, intransitive) To estimate. / (transitive) To come near to; to approach. / (transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling. / Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

plural of approximation

The state or quality of being approximative.

Of, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.