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reckon vs approximate

approximate vs reckon

reckon is not an adjective while approximate is an adjective.

reckon and approximate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reckon No No Yes No
approximate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, approximate is a hyponym of reckon; that is, approximate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reckon:
  • reckon: make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • approximate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
As verbs, approximate is a hypernym of reckon; that is, approximate is a word with a broader meaning than reckon:
  • reckon: take account of
  • approximate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Other hypernyms of reckon include estimate, gauge, guess, judge.
reckon (adjective) approximate (adjective)
located close together
very close in resemblance
not quite exact or correct
reckon (verb) approximate (verb)
deem to be judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
make a mathematical calculation or computation be close or similar
expect, believe, or suppose
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
take account of
Difference between reckon and approximate

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