approximate
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The genetically modified mice lived healthier lives and had an approximate 4.4 percent increase in median lifespan compared with ordinary mice.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Intel’s outlook is improving due to renewed semiconductor strength and the U.S. government’s approximate 10% stake.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
I can only present the challenges and make approximate financial estimates, none of which are guaranteed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The approximate annual cost of insuring the health of a family in America, where citizens spend more on healthcare than anywhere else in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Clavius’s argument here is identical with that of modern realists who claim that science must approximate to the truth, otherwise it would not be able to make successful predictions.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing approximate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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