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approximate vs estimate

estimate vs approximate

approximate is not a noun while estimate is a noun.

approximate is an adjective but estimate is not an adjective.

approximate and estimate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approximate No Yes Yes No
estimate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, approximate and estimate are synonyms defined as:
  • approximate and estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Other synonyms of approximate include gauge, guess, judge.
approximate (noun) estimate (noun)
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
approximate (adjective) estimate (adjective)
located close together
very close in resemblance
not quite exact or correct
approximate (verb) estimate (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
be close or similar judge to be probable
Difference between approximate and estimate

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