approximate range
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Definition
Noun The general area, extent, or scope that is close to but not precisely the exact or true value, amount, or location. It refers to a rough estimate or a broad vicinity.
Usage
The term "approximate range" is used to describe a non-specific area or set of possibilities that is considered acceptably near to a target or correct value. It is often used when precise measurement is impossible or unnecessary.
Examples
- The sensor gives an approximate range for the target, but we need a laser for exact coordinates.
- When asked about the project's cost, the manager could only provide an approximate range of $50,000 to $70,000.
- The fossil's age was determined to be within the approximate range of two to three million years.
Advanced Usage
- "in/within the approximate range of": This prepositional phrase is commonly used to specify the boundaries of the estimate.
- The temperature is expected to be in the approximate range of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Variants and Related Words
- Approximation (n): A value, quantity, or description that is close but not exact.
- Ballpark (n, informal): A rough estimate or approximate range. (e.g., )
- Vicinity (n): The area near or surrounding a particular place.
Synonyms
- Rough estimate
- Ballpark figure
- General area
- Vicinity
- Proximity
Antonyms
- Exact value
- Precise location
- Specific number
- Definite scope
Related Idioms and Phrases
- In the right ballpark: Being within a correct or acceptable approximate range.
- Your estimate for the population is in the right ballpark, though slightly high.
Noun
- near to the scope or range of something
- his answer wasn't even in the right ballpark