approximating
intermediateB1/əˈprɒksɪmeɪtɪŋ/ · ap-prox-i-mat-ing
to come close to a particular value or amount, often used in mathematics and estimation.
Meanings
to come close to a particular value or amount, often used in mathematics and estimation.
کسی خاص قیمت یا مقدار کے قریب آنا، عموماً ریاضی اور تخمینہ میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
تقریباً
taqreeban
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Common Collocations
- approximating values
- approximating answers
Example Sentences
The calculations are approximating the actual costs for the project.
حساب کتاب واقعی اخراجات کے قریب آ رہا ہے۔
Hisaab kitaab waqai ikhrajat ke qareeb aa raha hai.
She is approximating the time it will take to finish the work.
وہ کام ختم کرنے میں لگنے والے وقت کا اندازہ لگا رہی ہے۔
Woh kaam khatam karne mein lagne wale waqt ka andaaza laga rahi hai.
In mathematics, we often work with approximating values for simplicity.
ریاضی میں، ہم اکثر سادگی کے لیے تخمینی قیمتوں کے ساتھ کام کرتے ہیں۔
Riyaazi mein, hum aksar sadegi ke liye takhmeeni qeematon ke saath kaam karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of approaching a value when approximating.
Imagine a ruler that is close to a number but not exact.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "approximare" — to come near to
First known use: 15th century
The term 'approximating' derives from the Latin 'approximare', meaning to come near to something in terms of quantity or shape. Its usage has evolved in English to describe the act of estimating or coming close to an actual value or description.