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approach
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. approach (to a problem, issue, etc.)
  2. 2. approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.)
  3. 3. approach (to a building, mountain, etc.)
A loanword from English meaning an approach or method used to tackle a problem or reach a goal. It is also used in golf to refer to the shot approaching the green, and more broadly to describe how one deals with a situation or person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, I'm stuck on the same approach again...

Sentence 2

I wonder which approach is the most realistic for where I am right now.

Sentence 3

Starting small is an approach that helps cut down on mistakes.

Sentence 4

Why does that approach let you solve the problem faster?

Sentence 5

If it's not working, you need to try questioning your assumptions!