approach

noun [C] (DEALING WITH)

/əˈproʊtʃ/

Definition

› a way of dealing with something: We need to adopt a different approach to the problem.

(Definition of approach noun (DEALING WITH) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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apprehension noun (WORRY)
apprehensive adjective
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approach noun (DEALING WITH)
approach verb (COME NEAR)
approach verb (DEAL WITH)
approachable adjective (COME NEAR)
approbation noun
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