All 4 Uses of
approximate
in
I Am a Seal Team Six Warrior
- Usually, we were supposed to fly within approximately 30 miles of our carrier group, but we had special permission to fly out farther.†
p. 17.3approximately = about (but not exactly)
- Casanova used the scope to approximate wind speed, which is usually a sniper's greatest weather challenge.†
p. 69.7 *approximate = almost, but not exact
- Next, we dug a pit approximately 6'X6' wide and 5' deep.†
p. 76.1approximately = about (but not exactly)
- The ground sniper sticking his rifle over the wall, approximately 100 to 150 yards away, aimed his scope at the Rangers in my convoy.†
p. 134.2
Definition:
almost, but not exact; or similar