1. coming close to in quantity, quality, or degree; nearly equaling
Usage: present participle of approximate
2. estimating or calculating roughly
Usage: present participle of approximate

Examples

• The temperature is approximating 80 degrees today.
• Her performance is approximating professional level.
• The scientist is approximating the distance between stars.
• The cost is approximating our original budget.
• He’s approximating the weight by lifting the box.
• The replica is approximating the original painting quite well.