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Approximative 

Approximative refers to something that is not precisely accurate or exact but is close enough for practical purposes. It involves an estimation or an approach that provides a general idea or understanding without claiming absolute precision. In various contexts, an approximative measure or description conveys a sense of proximity or closeness to the actual value, allowing for a practical or workable representation without claiming complete precision or specificity.
Due to the approximative nature of health economics...

Bob, known for his approximative culinary skills, proudly declared, "I followed the recipe approximately, and voila – my dish is not just food; it's a gastronomic adventure in the general vicinity of deliciousness!"

As Sarah tried assembling the newly purchased furniture, she exclaimed, "I'm not sure if these are the exact right screws, but hey, it's an approximative construction! If it wobbles, it's just doing a quirky interpretative dance."
Approximative by heyyyiamjoey December 8, 2023
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Pi Approximation Day 

An annual math event that is commemorated on 22nd July (22/7) among billions of people worldwide, who conventionally write their date in the DD/MM/YYYY format, compared to the millions of folks who celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14).
What is the ratio of the number of math students and teachers globally who celebrate Pi Approximation Day in July to the number of those who commemorate Pi Day in March every year.

approximation

a kind of true but not true simplification of something. Can be used to insult.
1. The approximation of pi is 3.14
2. The approximation of your mom is fat
approximation by Fasteroid July 25, 2016

approximatively 

A bastardisation of approximately and positively first used by people of marginal education. Even though those two words have different degrees of certitude, approximatively originally meant approximately but has since evolved to mean approximately with slightly more certitude, but not quite positively.
guy one: "How long will you be?"
guy two: "approximatively 15 minutes."
approximatively by Char H January 8, 2006

approximate 

noun. A feeling that you and your partner will mate. A moment of this kind. An air of “tacit agreement”.
They stood there, tacitly. An air of approximate can be smelled.

approximate 

noun. A spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend who is not an ideal match, but close enough in many respects.
"Looks like things are going really well with your girlfriend, Bob!"

"Yeah, it's pretty good, Stan. I kept looking for my vision of perfection, then decided I should get real and find an approximate."
approximate by Mr.Whosiwhatsis August 12, 2008
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