a. [ L. approximatus, p. p. of approximare to approach; ad + proximare to come near. See Proximate. ]
Approximate quantities (Math.),
v. t.
To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The telescope approximates perfection. J. Morse. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To draw; to approach. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. [ 1913 Webster ]