See Also: intestation(dictionary)
Approximate(medicine)
approximate(1)(dictionary)
approximate(2)(dictionary)
approximate 1, adjective(dictionary)
approximate 2, verb(dictionary)
syndrome of approximate relevant answers(medicine)

approximate 2, verb (oh) and intestation (iou)


approximate 2, verb (oh)



to be close to a particular number
approximate to
::This figure approximates to a quarter of the UK's annual consumption.
to be similar to but not exactly the same as something
approximate to
::Your story only approximates to the real facts.

intestation (iou)



intestation noun. rare. M19.
[from IN-3 + TESTATION, after intestate.]
Deprivation of the right of making a will.