approximate date
collocation in Englishmeaningsofapproximateanddate
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approximate
adjective
uk/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/us/əˈprɑːk.sə.mət/
not completely accurate ...
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date
noun[C]
uk/deɪt/us/deɪt/
a numbered day in a month, often given with a combination of the name of the day, the month, and ...
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(Definition ofapproximateanddatefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In each case the wife's maiden name and theapproximatedateof the marriage was recorded, but the place was not.
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As soon as ships are allotted, the men are informed of theapproximatedateof sailing.
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They have all been selected and informed of theirapproximatedateof release.
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They should be given someapproximatedatewhen they will be taken.
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It is impossible to give anapproximatedate.
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I am afraid that it is not possible for me to give anapproximatedate.
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The local authority would know that it would have an intake of three uncovenanted children of school age, being given anapproximatedateof entry.
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I cannot give any definite or anyapproximatedatewhen it will be released.
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Gentleman give anapproximatedate, as people do not know when the work is going to begin?
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I cannot at this stage give anapproximatedatefor their introduction.
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Is it impossible for his department to give such a date or, at least, anapproximatedate?
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Can he give anapproximatedatewhen the project will start?
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I regret that it is not possible to give even anapproximatedateby which this information is likely to be available.
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That was two years ago, and still no legislation has been introduced, not even anapproximatedatehas been assigned for legislation on this subject.
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I cannot give anyapproximatedate, but the matter is being considered.
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Can anyapproximatedatebe given, for its demise?
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He needs an immediate and a definite cabled answer, giving a firm price and anapproximatedateof delivery.
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I have given theapproximatedateon which rationing will take place.
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In 15 cases theapproximatedatewhen such committees and commissions are likely to report finally cannot be given.
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