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approach

approach

1 5.2
Something that is almost the same as another thing
  • noun
  • /əˈproʊtʃ/
: aproximación
  • The problem with this approach is that it's not the same.

Examples

  • His approach seems rather different.

  • It's hard to imagine three more different approaches to the game of golf.

  • We were just discussing an alternative approach.

  • Everyone else had danced around it and treated it like something sacred, but I took a slightly different approach.

  • Recently, there has been a revival of the personality approach to destructive behavior.

    Academic text (1994)
  • How do you think your life experiences have contributed to your approaches toward culturally relevant pedagogy?

    Academic text (2011)
  • For existing structures experiencing corrosion problems, a "holistic" approach to the problem is needed.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Her method was a novel approach to solving the longstanding issue of resource allocation.

  • The new approach taken by the team was not identical to the previous one, but it was close enough to yield similar results.

  • After evaluating various strategies, we decided to adopt a different approach that closely mirrored successful models from other industries.

Synonyms

similarity
vsapproach
162 2.7

A likeness between things that makes them seem related

is a single close instance, not the general shared quality
resemblance
vsapproach
102 3.0

A likeness in how two people or things look

is a close match overall, not limited to outer looks
approximation
vsapproach
23 4.4

A close but not exact number or description

is an instance of very close match rather than a calculated estimate
analog
vsapproach
  • US
15 6.0

A person or thing similar to another in what it does

is about closeness of fit rather than matching a role
similitude
vsapproach
  • Literature
1 9.8

A person or thing that looks almost the same as another

is a close example rather than a full identical copy
alikeness
vsapproach
1 6.8

The fact of being similar in how something looks or behaves

is a particular near match rather than a broad shared quality

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

A way of showing how much two or more things are not the same

Compounds

A different way of doing something that no one else uses

A strategy that tries many different things at the same time

approach shot
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short golf shot hit to land the ball on the putting green

A way of using math to study or solve problems

landing approach
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A path a plane follows as it comes down to land

approach pattern
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A path a plane follows while preparing to land at an airport

A practical, strict way to handle problems to get results

approach path
  • Specialized
1 5.5

The route a plane follows when going down to land, especially the last part before it touches the ground

A method with two levels that do different things

A calm and sensible way of thinking in difficult or stressful situations

A fixed, routine way of doing something that lacks creativity

A very strict way of managing people and enforcing rules

A way of looking at something too simply that misses important details

A quick, careless way of doing something that causes mistakes

A general way of dealing with something that ignores small details

Using two different actions at the same time to reach a goal

A policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs

A way of doing things that uses people or resources only when needed

1 8.6

An old, rough way of doing something that ignores modern methods

1 8.2

A different, slightly strange way of doing something to get new ideas

A passionate, persuasive way of telling people about ideas or beliefs

A very risky way of acting that can harm yourself or others

An aggressive, unfair way of trying to gain an advantage over others in business

cazh approach
  • Informal
9.9

A relaxed, informal way of doing things without strict rules

9.9

A way of doing things that is stubborn and refuses to change

A way of doing something that avoids a direct answer or clear action

A way of doing things that encourages competition and rewards only the strongest

A shallow, amateur way of doing something without deep commitment

A way of acting that uses little effort

9.3

An overly academic way of solving problems that is impractical

To use all available resources and keep nothing in reserve

A way of working that uses too many rules, meetings, and paperwork

arty approach
  • Informal
7.2

A creative, slightly showy way of making things look unusual or special

approach trench
  • Specialized
8.9

A narrow trench that lets soldiers move from rear to front safely

A rude name for a libertarian policy seen as foolish

longtail approach
  • Specialized
8.6

A business method that sells many different products to small groups instead of a few big markets

A way of studying many things that makes differences seem very large

A way of doing things guided by one person or idea

A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities

9.9

A way of supporting freedom that looks simple but ignores real problems

7.5

A way controllers use radar to guide pilots by radio to land in low visibility

A way of acting that people see as typical of men

8.8

A way of doing things that refuses change and new ideas

idiographic approach
  • Specialized
9.9

An approach that studies each person or case in detail to understand their unique experience

To treat an adult like a child without a good reason

A strict way of leading that shows little patience

A personal, creative way of thinking often used by people with autism or ADHD

A way of arguing that acts doubtful but does not check new evidence fairly

9.9

A method that looks scientific but has no real evidence

9.9

A method that uses numbers and data to study a problem or trend

9.1

A way of thinking that supports conservative political ideas

9.9

A style of rule like the Pope's with strong central control and religious power

9.9

A focus on small local issues and interests instead of wider public needs

9.9

A way of speaking or acting that sounds moral and like a preacher

An overly hopeful way of dealing with problems that ignores bad signs

9.1

A person who appears briefly, makes quick changes, and gives no further help

Sunyavadi approach
  • Specialized
9.9

A Buddhist way of thinking that teaches letting go of attachments to find inner calm

Stalinoid approach
  • Literature
9.9

A strict, unfair way of leading that does not allow people to disagree

8.2

A very slow way of doing something that wastes time

How Similar

approach
1 5.2
similarity
162 2.7
resemblance
102 3.0
approximation
23 4.4

Surface Forms

approach singular
approaches plural

Etymology

Approach comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and prope 'near', giving the idea of being close to something. So an approach can mean a close example or a near match to what you want.