The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word APPROXIMATED
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What does APPROXIMATED mean?
APPROXIMATED verb- To estimate.
- To come near to; to approach.
- To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
- Calculated by approximation