How to Pronounce "approximated"
word
əˈpɹɑksəˌmeɪtɪd
uh-PRAHK-suh-may-tid
ɐpɹˈɒksɪmˌeɪtɪd
uh-PROK-sih-may-tid
Definition
Calculated, guessed, or made close to something, but not exact. Often used for estimates, measurements, or data when the exact value is unknown.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɹɑksəˌmeɪtɪd
British English
ɐpɹˈɒksɪmˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PRAHK-suh-may-tid
UK
uh-PROK-sih-may-tid
Listen in Context
The approximated cost of the trip is $500.
We used an approximated number in our calculation.
His age was approximated by the doctor.
The population of the city was approximated at two million.